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| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Karl Koch, Lotte Reiniger |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 01 January, 1926 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Image Entertainment |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Black & White |
| TYPE: | Classics (Silents/Avant Garde) |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 014381101720 |
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Customer Reviews of The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Beautifully restored animation of "The Arabian Nights" Milestone should be given high praise for releasing this singular version of "The Arabian Nights." Most viewers will have seen nothing like Ms. Reininger's silhouette animation, which seems as remarkable today as it must have in 1926. Jean Cocteau had a hand in getting this film exhibited and it's easy to see similarities between the enchanting fantasy of "Achmed" and his own "Beauty and the Beast" from 1941, including a similar symphonic score. The English subtitles seem less distracting to the music score than the voiceover track, but viewers have that option. The companion documentary is a glimpse into the director's life and art for those who are unfamiliar with Ms. Reininger and want to learn more. "The Adventure of Prince Achmed" is a fascinating film most viewers will want to watch more than once.
A Once in a Lifetime Experience(you can have over and over)
For once there is no ambiguity: "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" is definitely the first feature length animated cartoon. Working in a converted garage, Reininger and her two assistants (one of whom specialized in magical soap bubble effects!) took three years to complete "Achmed." The film was a success, but for whatever reason Reininger spent the rest of her long career making shorts and advertisements (that I've never seen-hint, hint, Milestone). You might think, Hoo boy, an hour of nothing but black silhouettes on white. But give the film half a chance (especially in this magnificently colored restoration, with wonderful musical accompaniment) and I guarantee you'll be hooked. The complex tale of Achmed, his beloved, the wicked Magician, the kindly and powerful Ogre, the magical flying horse, and all the other characters are animated in a fantastically expressive manner, and the film moves at a breathless but comprehensible pace. This is one you'll come back to.
Before Snow White, There Was Prince Achmed
The Adventures of Prince Achmed is the most amazing film I think I have seen. It is thouroughly unique! I have never seen anything like it!
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>Lotte Reiniger evidently had the most incredible fingers. She cut all the intricate and elaborate silhouettes by hand and used stop action to bring them to life. They move fluidly and go off on the most fantastic journey! I was entranced. I had to watch it again, immediately! The stark contrast of silhouettes gives a simplicity of image that seems to amplify the intricacy of the details.
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>This is another great piece of art. It crosses all kinds of boundaries. It transcends silent film. It is something beyond animation. It is more than a fantasy. I just can't recommend it highly enough!