Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed
German Empire,
1926, 66 min
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Lotte Reiniger's beautiful silhouette animation brings to life magical tales from the Arabian Nights. Handsome young prince Achmed plunges into a series of exciting escapades that take him from Baghdad to China via the enchanted land of Wak-Wak. Demons, witches and princesses move through intricate and colourful worlds in this exquisite and influential film. (British Film Institute (BFI))
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