Title | : | The Adventures of Prince Achmed |
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Release | : | 1926 |
Rating | : | 7.8 |
Language | : | None |
Runtime | : | 80 |
Genre | : | Adventure,Animation,Family,Fantasy,Romance |
Considered to be the oldest surviving feature-length animated film, it tells the tale of Prince Ahmed who takes a sorcerer's magic horse and flies off on an adventure. He travels to the magic islands of Wak-Wak where he meets a beautiful princess, Pari Banu. The sorcerer soon arrives however and kidnaps the princess, taking her to far off China where she is sold to the Emperor. With the help of the witch of the Flaming Mountain, Prince Achmed tries to rescue his love but the magician returns with her to Wak Wak. For the prince to gain access however, he will need to find Aladdin and his magic lamp.—garykmcd
Lotte Reiniger