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Papageno

German • 1935 • 11m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Fantasy Music Animation

Synopsis

Film shows the story of Papageno (the one from Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute"), who wants a mate, yet has difficulties getting one.

Included in
Animated Shorts
Position 2
Included in
April 2021
Position 83

Credits

Crew

DirectorLotte Reiniger

WriterLotte Reiniger

ComposerWolfgang Amadeus Mozart