Film structure:

The first film was released on June

22, 2001, lasting 1h29 minutes.
Classified as animation, comedy,
family and fantasy.
 Synopsis
In a distant swamp lives Shrek, a lonely ogre who suddenly sees his
life being invaded by a series of fairytale characters, such as three
blind mice, a big and evil wolf and even three pigs that don't have a
place to live. They were all driven from their homes by the evil Lord
Farquaad. Determined to regain his former peace of mind, Shrek
decides to find Farquaad and makes a deal with him: all the
characters will be able to return to their homes if he and his friend
Donkey rescue a beautiful princess, who is a prisoner of a dragon.
However, when Shrek and Donkey finally manage to rescue the
princess, they soon discover that their problems are just beginning.
Characters:
Princess Fiona
Lord Farquaad
Donkey
 CURIOSITIES
The character's appearance was based on the life of
Maurice Tillet, victim of an illness that accelerated his
growth.

Shrek was the first film to receive the Oscar for best
animated film, in 2002; the category did not exist until
then.

The original film has grossed more than $484 million to

date.
“One day, please stop caring
about what comes out of other
people's mouths and start caring
about what you think.”

- Shrek