Reiniger animated Prince Achmed's flying horse, Aladdin and a sorcerer's army of monsters entirely from cut-paper silhouettes, and it premiered in Berlin eleven years before Disney's Snow White. MoMI pairs the 35mm print with live accompaniment and a talk by Whitney Grace, who wrote the book on Reiniger. If you want an all-ages screening that doubles as a history lesson, this is it.
What to expect
Whitney Grace opens with a lecture, then the 80-minute silent film plays with Charlie Judkins accompanying live. Seating is general admission, and the museum's exhibitions are right upstairs for before or after.
Good to know
- Take the M or R to Steinway St, or the N or W to 36 Av.
- Seating is general admission; pick up tickets at the admissions desk.
- The film is silent with intertitles, suitable for curious kids.
- Your screening ticket can be put toward a same-day MoMI membership.
- Arrive early to browse the museum's moving-image exhibitions.
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Common questions
Why is The Adventures of Prince Achmed significant?
MoMI notes it debuted in 1926, eleven years before Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, using Reiniger's cut-paper silhouette animation.
Is the music live?
Yes. Charlie Judkins performs live musical accompaniment.
