Film - Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films - Disc 2

Year

1961

Duration

192 minutes

Genres

Animation, Family, Short Films, Silent

Language

English / No Dialogue

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Synopsis

The career of German animator, Lotte Reiniger, didn't end with her much celebrated 1926 film The Adventures of Prince Achmed. In fact, she moved to Britain in the 1930s and went to make a series of fairy-tale short films together with her husband Carl Koch. You'll find all your old favourites here complete with wonderful music tracks and charming narration. Please note, 192 mins is the total running time of Disc 1 & 2. Titles in this collection:

The Magic Horse (1954)

The Grasshopper and the Ant (1954)

The Three Wishes (1954)

Thumbelina (1954)

The Caliph Stork (1954)

Hansel and Gretel (1954)

Jack and the Beanstalk (1955)

The Little Chimney Sweep (1955)

The Frog Prince (1961)

Director/s

Lotte Reiniger

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Classification

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Lotte Reiniger: Film Guide

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Resources exploring animations from women, to accompany the Spring Screenings programme of events for 2018.

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Lotte Reiniger: The Fairy Tale Films - Disc 2

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Resources To Use With This Film

Lotte Reiniger: Film Guide

National Storytelling Week, 30 Jan - 6 Feb

Women in Animation

International Women's Day, 8 Mar

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