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León & Cociña's 'Donkey Princess' Premieres at Locarno
9 Jul
Summary
- Donkey Princess' premieres at the Locarno Film Festival.
- The film follows Princess Diana's quest for banished love.
- It re-imagines fantasy cinema through diverse cinematic genres.
Filmmakers Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña are set to world premiere their latest feature, "Donkey Princess," at the Locarno Film Festival's International Competition. This marks their third collaboration with Bendita Film Sales, following "The Hyperboreans." The narrative centers on Princess Diana, who embarks on a fantastical journey across parallel dimensions to reunite with her banished love, Lalo, after her father prohibits romance in their kingdom.
Described by the directors as a reimagining of fantasy cinema, "Donkey Princess" traverses multiple worlds, each reflecting different cinematic genres. The film distinguishes itself by incorporating naturalistic performances within dynamic visual landscapes. Produced by León & Cociña Films and Globo Rojo Films, it is a co-production with entities from France, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and Germany.
