Donkey X

"From the producers who saw "Shrek""

2007 1h 24m ES

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 85

FamilyAdventureAnimation

Synopsis

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The donkey, Rucio, tells the true story of Don Quixote and defends the idea that he wasn't insane, but a very intelligent, passionate and enthusiastic fellow.

“From the producers who saw "Shrek"”

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Cast

David Fernández
Rocinante (voice)
Andreu Buenafuente
Sancho (voice)
José Luis Gil
Quijote (voice)
Sancho Gracia
Sansón Carrasco / Siniestro (voice)
Luis Posada
Rucio (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jose Pozo
Writers: Angel E. Pariente
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Italy, Spain

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrea Guerra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Félix Bueno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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David Fernández and Andreu Buenafuente and José Luis Gil carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "From the producers who saw "Shrek"".

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The take

Jose Pozo directs. Andrea Guerra scores. Félix Bueno cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Italy, Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 19 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.
5Original score by Andrea Guerra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Félix Bueno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7David Fernández and Andreu Buenafuente and José Luis Gil carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "From the producers who saw "Shrek"".
9IMDB entry: tt0419704 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 85 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.