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Release Year1971
Runtime0h 10m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation
Votes2
DirectorVladimir Degtyarev
WritersEkaterina Karganova
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsHow the Donkey Sought Happiness
About How the Donkey Sought Happiness
After an apple falls on a donkey's head, he loses his memory and goes off to search for his fortune
Directed by Vladimir Degtyarev, How the Donkey Sought Happiness leans on a strong ensemble — Klara Rumyanova, Roza Makagonova, Yevgeniya Melnikova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1971.
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