Donkey Skin (1970)
Jean Marais: Le roi bleu
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Quotes
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Le roi bleu : [Opening a book of poetry] Listen to this one. It suits the moment so well.
[Reading from book]
Le roi bleu : "The ring is slipped on the finger after a kiss seals our vows. What our lips murmured is in the ring on the finger. Weave roses through your hair." I love you, my daughter, and wish to marry you.
La princesse : Poetry deranges you, Father. I beg you to stop.
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Le roi bleu : Have fairy-tale princesses all disappeared?
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Le chef des tailleurs : [Referring to the King's request for the Princess's dress] The color of the moon?
Le roi bleu : Even more lustrous than the nightly orb.
Le chef des tailleurs : [sighs] Now he's asking for the moon.