Donkey Skin

The story follows a princess (Catherine Deneuve) forced to flee her kingdom after her father the king, bound by a promise to his late wife, insists on marrying her. To hide, she dons the magical skin of a donkey that grants her refuge. In exile, she rediscovers herself — and, of course, finds love.

Jacques Demy transforms this dark tale into a fantastical musical, bursting with color, surreal costumes, and a lush score by Michel Legrand. Over the decades it has become a beloved French classic, regarded as one of the most unique works of cinematic fairy tale.