Donkey Skin is our second feature. It’s an incredibly strong entry from the French new wave director Jacques Demy, husband of the legendary Agnes Varda. Featuring his third use of the musical sub-genre, it springs to life in minutes with whimsical and sometimes nonsensical songs doubling up as life lessons for the naïve main character. However if songs aren’t your thing, there’s much more to this film in the wacky and wonderful visuals inhabiting every frame of the film, which are bound to have you scratching your head or laughing away at the sheer absurdity of it all.
This is a landmark film for anyone interested in historical French cinema and is a fun time for the whole family.
Down the Rabbit Hole Double Bill | Tuesday 18 August
Our BFI Young Programmers have paired Donkey Skin with The Fall as part of Double Take Festival 2026.
Down the Rabbit Hole is an exploration of fantastical, surrealist, and childlike tales told through film.
"Our double bill aims to bring generations of young and old together through visually striking and imaginative other worldly scenarios that everyone can identify with and enjoy. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, our title perfectly sums up what you can expect from the titles we are showing."
15.00 - Donkey Skin (PG)
18.00 - The Fall (15)
Double Take Festival 2026
Are you ready to see your favourite films through new eyes? Enjoy five days of double bills curated by 30 talented 16–19-year-olds from this year's BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential: Programming.
Our BFI Young Programmers invite you to think further with their classic film pairings, alongside live events from drag bingo to quizzes, special menus and much more.
Tickets and Prices
Save when you book both features in the double bill! While we suggest watching each set of films together as part of a double bill, tickets can be purchased separately.
Individual Screening Ticket Prices
On peak tickets are £12 (£10 concession). Off peak tickets are £10 (£8 concession)*.
CINE26 tickets: 16-26 year olds can access £6 tickets anytime with a free CINE26 membership.
Community tickets: All tickets to screenings in our Community Strand are £5.
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*On peak applies Mon-Fri after 5pm, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Concessions includes claimants, under 16s, students, over 60s, and Blue Light cardholders.
Double Bill Ticket Prices
Add both films in a double bill to your basket to get an automatic discount:
Adult: £18 per double bill (saving £4)
60+: £16 per double bill (saving £8)
Showroom Members: £12 per double bill (saving £10)
CINE26: £10 per double bill (saving £12)
Showroom Members including CINE26 must be logged into their account for the discount to apply. The Showroom Member discount applies to Superior, Standard, Flex and Supporter memberships.
Explore Double Take Festival 2026
Director Jacques Demy
Year 1970
Duration
1h 30m
Language French with English subtitles
Cast Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, Jacques Perrin