Donkey Xote
Donkey Xote is a 2007 SpanishItalian 3D computeranimated childrens adventure comedy film produced by Fabio Massimo Cacciatori, Filmax International, Lumiq Studios and Julio Fernndez, based on the Miguel de Cervantes novel Don Quixote, starring Andreu Buenafuente, David Fernndez, Sonia Ferrer and Jos Luis Gil. Under Lumiq Studios executive producers Giulia Marletta, Paco Rodrguez and Carlos Fernndez, the screenplay was written by Angel Pariente and directed by Jos Pozo. The lead character of Rucio intentionally bears a resemblance to the character of Donkey from the Shrek film series. The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012. The film was theatrically released on November 22, 2007 by Lumiq Studios and Filmax International. The film earned 18,000,000 on a 13,000,000 budget.clarification needed
As it develops, Dulcinea Sonia Ferrer has a difficult time choosing between the knight and his wealthy sidekick. The rivalry between Quixote and Panza leads the two on a journey across Spain to Barcelona as they both vie for the beautiful womans affections. To defend his honor among the imposters, the real Quixote must duel and win against the Knight of the Moon in order to learn the true identity of Dulcinea.The project entered preproduction in late 2004, and was a cofinanced effort of Spains Filmax Animation and Italys Lumiq Studios, with Lumiq handlingof the animation, making use of the combined work of over 150 technicians and Italian artists who specialize in 3D animation. While still in production, a distribution deal with Lusomundo was negotiated. The films trailer was released in May 2007 at SIGGRAPH, and postproduction on the feature continued through 2007. ........
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