Cinematic background from The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 - Based on stories from "The Arabian Nights". A wicked sorcerer tricks Prince Achmed into riding a magical flying horse. The heroic prince is able to subdue the magical horse, which he uses to fly off to many adventures. While travelling, he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Peri Banu, and must defeat an army of demons to win her heart. The film is animated using the silhouette technique.

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

1926

Adventure, Animation, Family

Directors:
Carl Koch, Lotte Reiniger
Writers:
Lotte Reiniger
Official poster of The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926 directed by Carl Koch, Lotte Reiniger