Lotte Reiniger
“The Adventures of Prince Achmed”
The film I will be discussing in my short paper is “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” by Lotte Reiniger, I am drawn to this film because I like the style and aesthetic of the film it reminds me of shadow puppets, and it’s described as one of the first feature-length animations and that fascinates me.
Outline
Introduction/Creator Overview
Who is the Creator?
What was Lotte Reiniger’s life like?
What did they experience and how did this affect their work and the trajectory of their life?
Witch one of their works will be focused on in this paper?
Describe the film: What is the story? Who are the characters? What does it look/sound like? What is the tone of the piece (funny, sad, serious etc.)…
What is the story?
who are the characters?
What is the “conflict” or what drives the plot?
What animation techniques were used in this piece?
Context
Why is the film important?
Who was the film’s audience?
How is the time period this piece was made in reflected in it?
Who worked on the film?
How popular was this film at the time?
What technology was available at the time and how did that influence this work?
Why was this film created?
Analysis/personal Thoughts.
Analysis/Personal Thoughts
How is the film influenced by the current social attitudes at the time?
What are some differences between this films and modern reputation and the reputation that it had at the time?
What does the animation style remind me of?
Why is this film relevant today?
