The Monkey
Synopsis
In 1588, a castaway from the Spanish Armada, sent from Portugal by Philip II of Spain to conquer England, is captured on an Irish beach. There he is tried, declared guilty and hanged to death. All of this would be reasonable according to the laws of war and hatred among humans. The problem is the prisoner is a monkey.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xosé Zapata, Lorenzo Degl'Innocenti
- Screenplay & Story
- Ana Esperanza Villar Romarís, Xosé Zapata
- Original Score
- Manuel Riveiro
- Original Title
- The Monkey
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Lightbox Animation Studios, Sardinha em Lata
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xosé Zapata, Lorenzo Degl'Innocenti
Ana Esperanza Villar Romarís, Xosé Zapata
Manuel Riveiro
Fran X. Rodríguez
Susana Miguel António
Department Leadership Roster
Ana Esperanza Villar Romarís
Writer
Xosé Zapata
Director
Xosé Zapata
Writer
Lorenzo Degl'Innocenti
Director
Fran X. Rodríguez
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monkey
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What is The Monkey about?
In 1588, a castaway from the Spanish Armada, sent from Portugal by Philip II of Spain to conquer England, is captured on an Irish beach. There he is tried, declared guilty and hanged to death. All of this would be reasonable according to the laws of war and hatred among humans. The problem is the prisoner is a monkey.
Who directed The Monkey?
The Monkey was directed by Xosé Zapata, Lorenzo Degl'Innocenti.
Who stars in The Monkey?
The principal cast of The Monkey includes Colm Meaney, Àlex Brendemühl, Eduardo Araujo de Barros, Dominic Abbott, Jim Trainor.
When was The Monkey released and how long is it?
The Monkey was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monkey was composed by Manuel Riveiro.