Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets

Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of the first feature-ength animated films: The Adventures of Prince Achmed. With the outset of World War II, Lotte had to leave her home in Germany, fleeing from place to place for years. But she never stopped creating. Through a love of fairy tales, a strong creative vision, and her uniquely expressive paper puppets, Lotte brought new possibilities to the world of film--