
The Donkey Who Drank the Moon
L'âne qui a bu la lune
Synopsis
In a small village in the Corbieres, a grandfather tells his grandson five tales from his repertoire. The first one follows three young people who went to Paris to learn French. "Le Maire de Quillan" tells how a pig became mayor of the village. "Le Moine change en ane" is a story with four characters where the monk and the donkey become one. "The Donkey who drank the moon" is a facetious story that embroiders on misunderstandings. The last one is a tale in formation.
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- Director
- Marie-Claude Treilhou
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Claude Treilhou
- Original Title
- L'âne qui a bu la lune
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Occitan
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Lionel Legros
Khadicha Bariha
Guy Cavagnac, Nicole Azzaro
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Director
Lionel Legros
Director of Photography
Guy Cavagnac
Producer
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Writer
Nicole Azzaro
Producer
Khadicha Bariha
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Donkey Who Drank the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Donkey Who Drank the Moon about?
In a small village in the Corbieres, a grandfather tells his grandson five tales from his repertoire. The first one follows three young people who went to Paris to learn French. "Le Maire de Quillan" tells how a pig became mayor of the village. "Le Moine change en ane" is a story with four characters where the monk and the donkey become one. "The Donkey who drank the moon" is a facetious story that embroiders on misunderstandings. The last one is a tale in formation.
Who directed The Donkey Who Drank the Moon?
The Donkey Who Drank the Moon was directed by Marie-Claude Treilhou.
Who stars in The Donkey Who Drank the Moon?
The principal cast of The Donkey Who Drank the Moon includes Didier Serres, Jean Guilaine, Jean-Henri Meunier, José Pech, Bernadette Cellier.
When was The Donkey Who Drank the Moon released and how long is it?
The Donkey Who Drank the Moon was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
