CLIP FILM: SHREK Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson DIRECTOR: USA 2001 RELEASE DATE: DreamWorks Animation PRODUCTION: Mike Myers (voice of Shrek), Eddie Murphy (voice of Donkey), Cameron Diaz (voice of Princess Fiona) CAST: SYNOPSIS Shrek is an anti-social, ugly green who lives peacefully in a . One night, he suddenly finds his land has been invaded by a lot of fairy-tale creatures, who have been banished by the evil Lord Farquhar, the ruler of the reign of Duloc. One of these creatures is a chatty . Accompanied by him, Shrek goes to Lord Farquhar’s castle to demand his land back. Lord Farquhar accepts, under one condition. Shrek must first go and find the beautiful young princess Fiona, who will become Farquhar’s bride. Fiona lives in a castle guarded by a terrible . Shrek and Donkey leave for their expedition and succeed in rescuing her together. On the way back to Lord Farquhar, Shrek and Fiona realise that they have a lot in common and fall in love. Donkey discovers that Fiona has a secret: at night, she turns into an ogre like Shrek. Lord Farquhar finally meets Fiona and they prepare for their wedding. Donkey tells Shrek that Fiona loves him, and, with Dragon, they hurry to the wedding. At sunset, Fiona turns into an ogre: Lord Farquhar is horrified, but Shrek is very happy. Dragon eats Lord Farquhar, and Shrek and Fiona get married. They begin a new life together as ogres in the swamp. ogre swamp donkey dragon BEFORE WATCHING After reading the synopsis, do you think that could be a parody of other films based on traditional fairy tales? Why do you think such a story was easier to broadcast as an animation film? Does the animation film have any sequel/s? 8. Answer the questions. 1. Shrek 2. 3. Shrek GLOSSARY : : : : : freak cosa stravagante spleen milza parfait semifreddo ogre orco swamp palude
