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Directed by Lotte Reiniger • 1923 • Germany
Hugh Lofting’s beloved children’s-book character ventures to Africa in order to cure a band of sick monkeys.
Up Next in Shadow Play: The Animated Films of Lotte Reiniger
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The Magic Horse
Directed by Lotte Reiniger • 1953 • United Kingdom
Lotte Reiniger returns to the character of Prince Achmed for this “Arabian Nights”–inspired fantasy in which our hero takes off on a flying horse.
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The Caliph Stork
Directed by Lotte Reiniger • 1954 • Germany
The caliph of Baghdad is transformed into a stork by his wicked uncle in this adaptation of a tale by Wilhelm Hauff.
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Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Directed by Lotte Reiniger • 1954 • United Kingdom
The classic story of a poor young tailor who comes into possession of a lamp containing a wish-granting genie is brought to life through Lotte Reiniger’s enchanting silhouette animation.
