The Donkey Who Drank the Moon

The Donkey Who Drank the Moon

1988 · 96 min · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Marie-Claude Treilhou · Written by Marie-Claude Treilhou

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