The adventures of Prince Achmed [videorecording]
2013
Videos and DVDs
The first feature-length animation in film history, masterminded by Lotte Reiniger and hand-tinted frame by frame. Based on 'The Arabian Nights', the film tells the epic tale of Prince Achmed, who is tricked into mounting a magical flying horse by a wicked sorcerer. The horse carries Achmed off on a series of adventures, over the course of which he joins forces with young Aladdin, battles ogres and monsters and romances the beautiful Princess Peri Banu.
Main title:
The adventures of Prince Achmed [videorecording] / producer, Carl Koch.
Author:
Reiniger, Lotte, directorZeller, Wolfgang, music
Imprint:
BFI, 2013.
Collation:
2 Blu-Rays (66 min.) : col.
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region B, 2 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 1926.Based on 'The Arabian nights'.Credits: animator, Lotte Reiniger; animator, Berthold Bartosch; animator, Walter Ruttman; music, Wolfgang Zeller.BRDVD.Dual format ed. Presented in both high definition and standard definition.Credits: director, Lotte Reiniger; animator, Lotte Reiniger; animator, Berthold Bartosch; animator, Walter Ruttmann; music, Wolfgang Zeller.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
Blu-Ray.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
889908
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