Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...

1977 • 25 min • Animation · Family · Drama

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Synopsis

Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

48 reviews

60 Audience · 48 · 100%

Nestor, a donkey with unusually long ears, faces hardship and rejection but finds his true purpose on a special Christmas Eve. This stop-motion animation tells a gentle story about self-acceptance and finding your place in the world.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Separation from family
Feeling different or an outcast
Mild peril in a snowstorm

What it models well

Self-acceptance
Finding purpose
Kindness and compassion
Overcoming adversity

Talk about it after

Why Nestor felt sad about his ears
How kindness from others helped Nestor
The importance of helping others, even if it's difficult

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