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The Secret of the Marquise (1922) | Criteria

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The Secret of the Marquise

Das Geheimnis der Marquisin

Germany • German • 1922 • 3m

Director

Lotte Reiniger

3.16/5·989 ratings·346 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Lotte Reiniger applies her charming cutout animation technique to this early advertisement for the Nivea skin care company.

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April 2021
Position 92

Credits

Crew

DirectorLotte Reiniger

ProducerJulius Pinschewer