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Lotte Reiniger: The Unsung Heroine of Early Animation

Synopsis

Lotte Reiniger pioneered early animation, yet her name remains largely unknown. This film celebrates her life and work, and offers reflections on why she never received the recognition she deserves.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019 - Commissioned Films Competition

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
2 mins 51 secs
Director
Anna Humphries
Producer
Jonathan Lawrence
Music
Alex Harwood
Commissioned by
BBC - Part of Studio Panda's online series of animations FORGOTTON FEMALES which celebrates different women who have been marginalised or written out of history.

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