Adventures of Prince Achmed, The

Germany 1926, 65 minutes
Dir. Lotte Reiniger
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Classics / Animation, Silent Cinema, Fantasy, Christmas

“A rapturous animated kaleidoscope.”~Wesley Morris, San Francisco Chronicle

Aroview: The dashing Prince Achmed saves a lovely damsel from evil witches and mythical beasts, as well as discovering Aladdin's lamp, all in the primitive but intriguing silhouette style of animation which Reiniger herself developed.

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4 stars (Very Good) The animation technique deserves every praise. Watching this film is a relaxing experience. ~Tubbs

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