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.

Genre

• Animation

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 21st May 2019