Lotte Reiniger: Film Guide

Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films
Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films

Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

National Storytelling Week
30 January - 6 February

A film guide that looks at Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films (1922-1954), a collection of Lotte Reineger's stunning depictions of popular fairy tales using her unique silhouette animation style.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Moving Image Arts, Film Studies, Art and Design and English in addition to highlighting themes surrounding folk and fairy tales, mythology, storytelling, authors and characters, visual arts, family and friendships, and community.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • Design and Technology
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Literacy
  • Moving Image Arts
  • PSHE Education

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