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The Donkey King

2018 · 98 min

A playful animated political satire with broad humour and a heartfelt underdog story that keeps things light and family-friendly.

Tagline: My name is Mangu Mangu Jan Mangu
Overview: A struggling donkey unexpectedly wins Azad City's first election after the ruler abdicates. He becomes "The Donkey King," leading the nation in an unusual turn of events and proving that though by looks he is a donkey, by heart he is a hero.
How it feels: Satirical, light, warm and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Politics, power, class, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
power
class
identity
family
Places: fantasy world
Era: timeless
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none