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sabotai · 02-24-2008, 10:16 PM

Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achemd
English: The Adventures of Prince Achmed

(2 minute scene - Edit: Didn't realize it was in German. There are several clips up on YouTube if you want to see more.)

Directed by: Lotte Reiniger
Length: 81 min
Genre: Adventure / Animation
Based On: Several tales from "Arabian Nights"

Plot From imdb: A wicked sorcerer tricks Prince Achmed into riding a magical flying horse. The heroic prince is able to subdue the magical horse, which he uses to fly off to many adventures. While travelling, he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Peri Banu, and must defeat an army of demons to win her heart.

This is the earliest surviving animated feature film. There were two before it, but they are considered lost. Reiniger used silouette animation, which is the earliest form of the same animation style used in the early South Park episodes (which I'm sure is now done completely on computer).

As for the movie itself, it is presented like a children's movie. The plot is basic, yet fast moving. The silouettes are all distinctive so it's easy to follow who is one screen. A very enjoyable film.

Entertainment Rating: 8/10
Historical Rating: 7/10

02-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#129
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achemd English: The Adventures of Prince Achmed (2 minute scene - Edit: Didn't realize it was in German. There are several clips up on YouTube if you want to see more.) Directed by: Lotte Reiniger Length: 81 min Genre: Adventure / Animation Based On: Several tales from "Arabian Nights" Plot From imdb: A wicked sorcerer tricks Prince Achmed into riding a magical flying horse. The heroic prince is able to subdue the magical horse, which he uses to fly off to many adventures. While travelling, he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Peri Banu, and must defeat an army of demons to win her heart. This is the earliest surviving animated feature film. There were two before it, but they are considered lost. Reiniger used silouette animation, which is the earliest form of the same animation style used in the early South Park episodes (which I'm sure is now done completely on computer). As for the movie itself, it is presented like a children's movie. The plot is basic, yet fast moving. The silouettes are all distinctive so it's easy to follow who is one screen. A very enjoyable film. Entertainment Rating: 8/10 Historical Rating: 7/10 Last edited by sabotai : 02-24-2008 at 10:17 PM.