Lotte Reiniger
Animator and director of silhouette films
Born
June 2nd, 1899
126 years ago
Died
1981
44 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Pioneered the technique of silhouette animation, starting in the 1910s. Created the first feature-length animated film, "The Adventures of Prince Achmed," released in 1926. Reiniger's innovative work involved intricate cut-out figures and detailed backgrounds, which she animated using a multi-plane camera. Throughout her career, she contributed to many short films and collaborated with other filmmakers to produce various animated works for both children and adults.
Created the first feature-length animated film
Developed silhouette animation techniques
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