Donkey's Hide
Ослиная шкура
Synopsis
At the festivities marking the christening of princess Theresa, daughter of King Gaston IX, a wicked fairy made a mysterious prophecy about the girl's life. Seventeen years later, Theresa falls in love with a poor prince named Jacques. Then the prophecy starts coming true...
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Vladimir Etush
King Gaston IX
Vera Novikova
Princess Theresa
Aleksandr Galibin
Prince Jacques
Zinoviy Gerdt
Aurevoir
Svetlana Nemolyaeva
Queen Georgette
Miroslav Malich
Yevgeni Tilicheyev
Courtier
Tatyana Pelttser
Witch Gravidana
Konstantin Adashevsky
Wise man
Sergei Ivanov
courtier
Aleksey Savostyanov
King Yevstigney the Magnificent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadezhda Kosheverova
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Volpin, Charles Perrault, Aleksandr Bessmertniy
- Original Score
- Mieczysław Weinberg
- Original Title
- Ослиная шкура
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadezhda Kosheverova
Mikhail Volpin, Charles Perrault, Aleksandr Bessmertniy
Mieczysław Weinberg
Eduard Rozovsky
Elena Karelina
Rafail Volman
Department Leadership Roster
Nadezhda Kosheverova
Director
Marina Azizyan
Production Design
Mikhail Volpin
Writer
Vladimir Kostin
Production Design
Mieczysław Weinberg
Original Music Composer
Eduard Rozovsky
Director of Photography
Elena Karelina
Editor
Irina Kaverzina
Costume Design
Oleg Vasilyuk
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donkey's Hide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Donkey's Hide about?
At the festivities marking the christening of princess Theresa, daughter of King Gaston IX, a wicked fairy made a mysterious prophecy about the girl's life. Seventeen years later, Theresa falls in love with a poor prince named Jacques. Then the prophecy starts coming true...
Who directed Donkey's Hide?
Donkey's Hide was directed by Nadezhda Kosheverova.
Who stars in Donkey's Hide?
The principal cast of Donkey's Hide includes Vladimir Etush, Vera Novikova, Aleksandr Galibin, Zinoviy Gerdt, Svetlana Nemolyaeva.
When was Donkey's Hide released and how long is it?
Donkey's Hide was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Donkey's Hide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donkey's Hide was composed by Mieczysław Weinberg.
Is Donkey's Hide based on a book or true story?
Donkey's Hide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Perrault".