National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

DreamWorks Animation released Shrek in May 2001, marking a turning point for computer-animated feature films and offering a knowing, irreverent take on fairy tale conventions. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, the film became a cultural touchstone of the early 2000s and launched one of animation's most enduring franchises.

This cell, titled Shrek and Donkey, captures three frames from a continuous outdoor shot featuring the film's two central characters. Shrek's distinctive green face occupies the upper portion of the frame while Donkey appears below him against a rocky, earthen backdrop. The consistent composition across all three frames reflects the steady pacing of a quiet moment shared between the unlikely pair.