--- product_id: 89683263 title: "The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 VHS" brand: "lotte reiniger" price: "70.84 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Movies Tv" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/89683263-the-adventures-of-prince-achmed-1926-vhs store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 VHS **Brand:** lotte reiniger **Price:** 70.84 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 VHS by lotte reiniger - **How much does it cost?** 70.84 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/89683263-the-adventures-of-prince-achmed-1926-vhs) ## Best For - lotte reiniger enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lotte reiniger brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description .com The oldest extant animated feature, The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) was made by Lotte Reiniger using the silhouette technique she invented. Reiniger manipulated cutouts made from cardboard and thin sheets of lead under the camera to create an Arabian Nights world of delicate, filigree backgrounds and intricately jointed figures. With the assistance of Aladdin, the Witch of the Fiery Mountain, and a magic horse, the title character battles the evil African sorcerer to win the hand of Princess Peri Banu. Working from surviving nitrate prints, German and British archivists have lovingly restored the film: the backgrounds are tinted in delicate pastels rather than the black and white of previously available versions. Included with the film is Katja Raganelli's pretty documentary on Reiniger, which erroneously insists Prince Achmed was the first animated feature "in the history of cinema." Unrated: suitable for ages 8 and older; minor violence. --Charles Solomon From the Back Cover When The Adventure of Prince Achmed premiered in Germany on September 23, 1926, it was hailed as the first full-length animated film. More than seventy-five years later, this enchanting film still stands as one of the great classics of animation-beautiful, mesmerizing and utterly seductive. Taken from The Arabian Nights, the film tells the story of a wicked sorcerer who tricks Prince Achmed into mounting a magical flying horse and sends the rider off on a flight to his death. But the prince foils the magician's plan and soars headlong into a series of wondrous adventures, joining forces with Aladdin and the Witch of the Fiery Mountains, doing battle with the sorcerer's army of monsters and demons, and falling in love with the beautiful Princess Peri Banu. This cinematic treasure has been beautifully restored with all its spectacular original color tinting and with a new orchestral recording of the magnificent original score by Wolfgang Zeller. Thrilling, sensuous and dazzling, Prince Achmed will enthrall children and film enthusiasts of all ages. This collector's edition includes a marvelous 60-minute documentary on pioneer animator Lotte Reiniger. ## Images ![The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 VHS - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516F7TFVWDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The magic lamp of animation blazes brightly *by T***N on January 8, 2010* After watching this animated film from 1926, which was completely new to me, I knew that I had seen a true work of art. Yes, it has great historical importance -- but it's also wonderful entertainment. There's no dutiful drudgery here! Lotte Reiniger's silhouette animation is indeed a marvel of intricate, delicate technique & detail. There are moments that startle me with their beauty & obvious skill. But in the end, what matters is that she's just as gifted a storyteller as she is an artist.Something that struck me immediately was the use of unexpected humor. For example, when the Caliph demands to know if Prince Achmed understands how to return from his flight on the magic horse, the Evil Magician simply shrugs his shoulders with a sly, mocking smile -- perfect! No director could ask for more from a living actor. The characters may be silhouettes, but they possess a lot more personality than you'd expect.And how much of that smile do we actually see, as opposed to imagining it? That's part of the film's strength -- while providing us with remarkable images, the silhouettes enable us to use our own imagination, so that we project a good deal of emotion into the characters. Much of what's emoted, we "see" in our own mind's eye. Modern CGI couldn't do this sort of storytelling justice, to be honest.The use of color tinting for the backgrounds also adds to the magic of the story, with vivid shades of yellow, blue, red. Ten years before Disney, here's the multiplane camera used to superb effect in creating subtlety & depth. And again, while the technique is impressive, it's always in the service of the story, used to evoke a specific mood.The story itself? A joyful mish-mash of the Arabian Nights, with amazing set-pieces such as the duel between the Evil Magician & the Witch, who continually change forms as they fight one another; or the tranquil poolside scene with the lovely Peri Banu, complete with shimmering reflections in the water. The story never lingers too long on one scene, leaping to another new setting every few minutes. Breathtaking!You don't have to be a fan of vintage animation to enjoy this film. I happily recommend it anyone who loves a good story, told in gorgeous images with real panache. And if that isn't enough, the DVD also includes a fascinating documentary about the life & work of creator Lotte Reiniger, which includes tantalizing samples of her other silhouette films. All we need now is for the British-only collection of those films to be released in America -- Image Entertainment, are you listening? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Feast for the Senses! *by G***R on August 2, 2013* This animated movie was one of the first full-length animated features, and is filmed exclusively utilizing the silhouette technique: that is, the characters and their actions are rendered in black, while the backgrounds are carefully illustrated in vibrant color. I bought this movie and found it so inspirational, both in a different way of seeing the world around me, and to my work as an artist. Like the title says, it is a feast for the senses, and you are drawn into the tale immediately. The backgrounds are so carefully and lovingly depicted, you can't help but be enthralled; and the story itself draws you right in! Buy/rent/see this movie - you will be captivated. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dazzling Adventure *by J***N on June 15, 2011* Lotte Reiniger's epic adventure classic is so good and so mesmerizing that you will soon forget that you are only looking at stop-motion silhouettes. Fans of "The Thief of Bagdad" (1924 and 1940), "The Thief and the Cobbler," "Aladdin" and any other Arabian adventure are sure to love this beautifully animated silent German forgotten classic. It is considered the first full-length animated feature (beating "Snow White" by a good decade) and since the style remains so alien even today it maintains its strange magic after all these years. It's a shame this movie is not more well-known because it is one of the greatest and most visually striking and original adventure fantasies I have come across. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/89683263-the-adventures-of-prince-achmed-1926-vhs](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/89683263-the-adventures-of-prince-achmed-1926-vhs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-04*