# The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)

> A pioneering silhouette-animated Arabian Nights fantasy sends a heroic prince on a magical flying quest for love and victory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11717

## Facts

- Runtime: 66 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Lotte Reiniger
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015532/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: enchanting, whimsical, romantic, family movie night, animation history viewing

## Synopsis

A magical journey unfolds as a prince battles sorcery and demons for love.

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- [Aladdin (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/657)

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