Bim, the Little Donkey movie poster

Bim, the Little Donkey

April 1, 1951 0h 45m 8.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1951. Bim, the Little Donkey is a drama/family film. directed by Albert Lamorisse. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jacques Prévert and Udo Langhoff

Synopsis

An Arab boy, Abdullah, loves his donkey, Bim, but another boy, Massoud, who also happens to be a prince, is jealous of Abdullah and his relationship with Bim, so Massoud steals the donkey and plays mean tricks on him, such as painting him and trying to cut his ears off. Abdullah tries to rescue Bim but is caught by palace guards and is imprisoned. Realizing Abdullah's love for his donkey, Massoud becomes ashamed of his meanness and frees Bim and Abdullah. However, the donkey eats Massoud's father's lunch and is taken to a butcher. Abdullah and Massoud try to rescue Bim from the butcher, but robbers get there first and steal the donkey along with the butcher's goods. The robbers escape to the sea, and Abdullah and Massoud stage one last rescue attempt with all of their friends to try to save Bim.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1951 74 years ago
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Runtime 0h 45m 45 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (4 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Société Française du Cinéma pour la Jeunesse

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bim, the Little Donkey about?

An Arab boy, Abdullah, loves his donkey, Bim, but another boy, Massoud, who also happens to be a prince, is jealous of Abdullah and his relationship with Bim, so Massoud steals the donkey and plays...

Who directed Bim, the Little Donkey?

Bim, the Little Donkey was directed by Albert Lamorisse.

How long is Bim, the Little Donkey?

Bim, the Little Donkey has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).

When was Bim, the Little Donkey released?

Bim, the Little Donkey was released on April 1, 1951 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bim, the Little Donkey?

The main cast of Bim, the Little Donkey includes Jacques Prévert, Udo Langhoff.