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Step into cinematic history with The Adventures of Prince Achmed, the world’s oldest surviving animated feature, brought to life by a live score from Dovetail Orchestra at the Jean Cocteau Cinema on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30pm.Created by German artist Lotte Reiniger in 1926, Prince Achmed is a marvel of silhouette animation—crafted entirely from delicately jointed cutouts and hand-painted landscapes. Long before digital effects or hand-drawn animation became mainstream, Reiniger transformed paper, light, and imagination into motion, inventing techniques that paved the way for generations of animators from Disney to modern stop-motion artists.
A century later, her vision is reimagined through the lush, cinematic sound of Dovetail Orchestra—a collective blending classical instrumentation, ambient textures, and improvisation to create a live soundtrack that honors Reiniger’s pioneering spirit. Expect an evening of visual magic and musical exploration where timeless art meets modern sound.
🎬 Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15 · All Ages
📍 Location: Jean Cocteau Cinema, Santa Fe, NM
Discover how shadow, shape, and sound once changed the course of film—and still do.
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Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, 418 Montezuma Ave.,Santa Fe,NM,United States
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