Adventures of Prince Achmed
Wed, Jan 24th, 2007
“Adventures of Prince Achmed” by Lotte Reiniger, is a silhouette puppet film from 1926. The intricate paper cutouts were connected with wires and delicately arranged on top of a lightbox, where it was photographed frame by frame. The style and technique of this shadow play animation is wonderful to watch. Thanks to the fine folks at ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archives for the beautiful images and info.
