A special screening of Lotte Reiniger’s beautiful hand-crafted 1926 animation.
Handsome young Prince Achmed is brave and eager for adventure, so when the most powerful sorcerer in the world challenges him to fly a magic horse, Achmed plunges headlong into a series of exciting escapades that take him from Baghdad to China via the enchanted spirit lands of Wak-Wak.
Live Score: One of the world's most influential animations, The Adventures of Prince Achmed will have a live soundtrack performed by Northern Silents.
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Director Lotte Reiniger
Year 1926
Duration
1h 5m
Language Silent