Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed
Lotte Reiniger / DEUZE, 1923 / 75 min.
The oldest surviving feature-length animated film and one of the few surviving early films made by a woman, with music by Steven Kamperman.
Steven Kamperman created a new soundtrack for the enchanting film Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (The Adventures of Prince Achmed). In this performance, the expressive animation art of Lotte Reiniger forms the visual part of a musically adventurous journey, in which the melodic richness of the East blends with contemporary composed sounds and spiced improvisations.
With artistic freedom, this unique rendition of One Thousand and One Nights brings to life a flying horse, a magical lamp, playful fairies, and evil spirits. Astonishingly detailed, hand-cut silhouettes come to life with stop-motion animation against colourful backdrops. Prince Achmed serves as our hero and guide in a dazzling fairytale world, but the shape-shifting sorcerer steals the show.
Performed by:
Steven Kampermanalto: clarinet, melodica, drums
Eric Vloeimans: trumpet
Esat Ekincioğlu: double bass
Hamid Reza Behzadian: Indian guitar, harmonica, lap steel
This screening takes place in Muziekgebouw.
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Details
Director
Lotte Reiniger
Production year
1923
Country
DEUZE
Original title
Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed
Length
75 min.
Language
live music, English
Subtitles
NONE
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