Description:The first full-length animated film is still hailed as an enchanting masterpiece and one of the great classics: beautiful, mesermizing, and utterly seductive! Director Lotte Reiniger creates pure cinematic magic with her hand-cut silhouettes and, with her elegant and intricate designs, brings characters vividly to life with a rare lyrThe first full-length animated film is still hailed as an enchanting masterpiece and one of the great classics: beautiful, mesermizing, and utterly seductive! Director Lotte Reiniger creates pure cinematic magic with her hand-cut silhouettes and, with her elegant and intricate designs, brings characters vividly to life with a rare lyrical quality. Taken from "The Arabian Nights," the film tells the story of a wicked sorcerer who tricks Prince Achmed into mounting a magical flying horse which sends the rider off on a flight to his death. But the prince foils the evil plan and soars headlong into a series of wondrous adventures, joining forces with Aladdin and the Witch of the Fiery Mountains, doing battle with the sorcerer's army of monsters and demons, and falling in love with the bautiful Princess Peri Banu. Beautifully restored with its spectacular original color tinting and featuring a new orchestral recording of the magnificent original score, this dazzling adventure will enthrall children and film enthusiasts of all ages.... (more)(less)
"It says a lot about the stranglehold Disney has on most people's idea of animated feature films, that so many people readily accept the oft parroted myth that 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was the first ever animated feature. It is true that Disney's astonishing achievement reshaped the medium and pushed hand-drawn animation to new heights of artistry whilst firmly establishing a magical storytelling style that was all its studio's own. But that's no reason to rewrite history and ignore wha"
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"World's first feature lenght animated film. Expectations: pure cinematic craftsmanship in the truest sense of the word. Animation masterclass not to be skipped."
"Released a good decade before Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', Lotte Reiniger's 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed' is the oldest surviving animated feature film. This German animation uses cutout silhouettes to relate fantastical stories based on elements of '1001 Arabian Nights'. While this may sound primitive on paper, on screen Reiniger's shadow figures are surprisingly expressive and the film's impressive sets and pacey structure have the power to captivate the viewer very quickly."
"A handsome prince rides a flying horse to faraway lands and embarks on magical adventures.
This is the oldest existing full-length animated film. Though it is a bit dull at parts, the visuals themselves are exceptionally gorgeous!"
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