MY DONKEY, MY LOVER AND I World Cinema

Following the film, AFI Festivals Programmer Malin Kan leads a conversation with filmmaker Caroline Vignal.

Antoinette, a schoolteacher, has a secret. She is having an affair with Vladimir, the father of one of her students. When Vladimir cancels their romantic getaway for a hiking vacation planned with his wife and daughter, Antoinette impulsively decides to change her trip to follow and surprise him. Since Antoinette is not the avid hiker, she also hires a partner – Patrick, the donkey – to join her on this six-day journey through the sunny, French mountains.

In this charming official Cannes selection, MY DONKEY, MY LOVER AND I portrays a woman’s setbacks and self-discovery on a scenic trail – a sweet escape from these trying times.
–Sarah Harris