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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
The two oldest films ('Cinderella' from 1922 and 'The Death-Feigning Chinaman' 1928) have no soundtrack at all.
The 'younger' films have an English soundtrack.
All films have the option of English sub-titles.
The 'younger' films have an English soundtrack.
All films have the option of English sub-titles.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This was a lucky find whilst trawling through YouTube for old animations. Lotte Reiniger is one of the old school masters of simple animation made beautiful. If you consider that all the work she created was hand made and hand cut, they are truly lovely to watch. Some of the early productions suffer from damage by age, but only a few are in this condition. I am from an age when these animations were common fare on the TV (50's and 60's), then have disappeared from public view. I think that if you want to stimulate animation interests to the younger audience other than the digital, then this collection does the business. Most of the classic fairy tales are there with one or two that are a bit obscure, but the silhouette's add to the eerie visual appeal that harps back to an age now long gone!
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Lotte Reiniger is a name I remember from Children's Television a long time ago. I was enchanted then and continue to be so with this set of DVDs. The narration perhaps shows its age, but the magical black cut-out silhouettes cannot fail to charm, with their delicacy and precision. Stories such as the Golden Goose, and the Frog Prince, although well known,seem to be rather neglected nowadays and the sprightly animations bring a freshness, lightness and simplicity to these old tales which my grandchildren find delightful. The films showing Lotte Reiniger at work cutting and snipping were amazing - I could see a definite connection with Lauren Child's work eg Charlie and Lola. My seven-year-old granddaughter is inspired by both artists to get to work herself.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointed
I thought this would be more fascinating and magical...but I just about managed to watch it all the way through..
Published 12 months ago by D. L. Carroll
magical
If you want to go back to the good old days this is a wonderful set of animated tales that all young children would love. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Miss Goodhew
BEAUTIFUL
Lotte Reiniger's art is for all time, as original and beautiful now as it was nearly a century ago. Her films from the 20s especially convey the innocence and wonder of early... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by John J. Powers
Fantastic!
It is A WONDER to have this kind of films for sale in Amazon. Lotte Reininer was a good friend of my friend in England. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Arto Uolevi Tuominen
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Was very hopeful to find something useful to show in German lessons in school (usually any films in German with English option/ subtitles are Cert. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by Mrs. H. Perry
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