Movie Poster of the Week: Jacques Demy’s “Donkey Skin”
Adrian CurryTo coincide with an exhibition at the Cinémathèque Française, a look at the various posters for Jacques Demy’s beloved fairytale.
To coincide with an exhibition at the Cinémathèque Française, a look at the various posters for Jacques Demy’s beloved fairytale.
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