Magdana's Donkey (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, Magdana's Donkey is a drama film directed by Tengiz Abuladze, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. This chamber drama is set in Georgia on the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. A simple peasant family makes its living by selling yogurt which the Magdany widow takes every morning to the town market. Once, in their mother’s absence, the children – six-year-old Mikho and three-year-old Kato – found an abandoned donkey on a road leading to their village. The foundling was fed, tended, and the moment the donkey opened its big, tender eyes, it was named “Lurdja”, which means “blue-eyed”. Surrounded by love and care, the donkey became a big help in the poor household. But this idyll was not to last long…
Who’s in it. Magdana's Donkey stars Dudukhana Tserodze as Magdana, Liana Moistsrapishvili as Sopo, Mikho Borashvili as Mikho and Nani Chikvinidze as Kato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Magdana's Donkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magdana's Donkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magdana's Donkey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magdana's Donkey (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magdana's Donkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magdana's Donkey worth watching?
- Magdana's Donkey holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magdana's Donkey?
- Magdana's Donkey stars Dudukhana Tserodze, Liana Moistsrapishvili, Mikho Borashvili, Nani Chikvinidze and Akaki Kvantaliani.
- When was Magdana's Donkey released?
- Magdana's Donkey was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.