‘Donkey Princess’ Review: A Princess Escapes the Kingdom, but Not the Patriarchy, in an Inventive, Shape-Shifting Fairytale

Variety published a review of 'Donkey Princess,' a new film by Chilean directors Cristobal León and Joaquín Cociña. The pair previously made 'The Wolf House,' a stop-motion fantasy known for its distinctive handmade aesthetic and exploration of darker themes. 'Donkey Princess' is an inventive, shape-shifting fairytale where a princess escapes her kingdom, though the film grapples with patriarchal themes.

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