Lotte Reiniger - The Fairy Tale Films

Synopsis

Lotte Reiniger was one of the twentieth century's major animation artists, pioneering a unique and distinctive style of black and white silhouette animation in her interpretations of classic myths and fairy tales. Reiniger began her career in Germany, making The Adventures of Prince Achmed, one of the first and most ingenious full-length animated films in the history of cinema. She moved to Britain in the 1930s where she joined the GPO Film Unit and, together with her husband Carl Koch, produced her interpretation of this extensive series of famous fairy tales. With wonderful music tracks and charming narrations, these enchanting and magical films will appeal to children and adults alike.

Film Listing

Cinderella (1922)
The Death Feigning Chinaman (1928)
The Golden Goose (1944)
Aladdin And His Magic Lamp (1954)
The Frog Prince (1954)
The Gallant Little Tailor (1954)
Sleeping Beauty (1954)
Snow White And Red Rose (1954)
Cinderella (1954)
Puss In Boots (1954)
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 (1956)
The Frog Prince (1961)

Special Features

-  The Art of Lotte Reiniger (John Issacs, 1970, 16 mins)
-  Mike Figgis' selection (2008)
-  Booklet