Free Admission
Cliff Retallick shared a link The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Die…: “This Sunday, September 22nd, I will be playing a live score to one of the most enchanting and ingenious animated films of all time: THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED. If you have never seen this stunning film, UCLA’s presentation of it is a rare opportunity. Perfect for children of all ages – 11AM at the Billy Wilder Theatre in the Hammer Museum. And FREE to the public!
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
n this enchanting fairy tale based on The Arabian Nights, a flying horse takes Prince Achmed on a magical adventure to faraway lands, where he befriends a witch, falls in love with a beautiful princess, and defeats a scheming sorcerer. With rich color tinting and an enthralling silhouette animation technique, The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a unique and delightful masterpiece.
Comenius-Film GmbH. Screenwriter: Lotte Reiniger.
35mm, b/w with color tinting, silent, approx. 65 min.
Musical accompaniment will be provided by Cliff Retallick.