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Still from Harlequin — Harlequin (1931) — Lotte Reiniger

Poster for Harlequin

Harlequin

Harlekin

German / 1931 / 25m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Romance Animation

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Synopsis

A love story set to a baroque score, HARLEQUIN is a delicate black-and-white ballet rendered through exquisitely detailed silhouettes.

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April 2021
Position 53

Credits

Crew

DirectorLotte Reiniger

WriterLotte Reiniger

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for The Adventures of Prince Achmed

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

1926

Both directed by Lotte Reiniger

Or

The Secret of the Marquise1922Both directed by Lotte Reiniger
The Flying Coffer1922Both directed by Lotte Reiniger

Harlequin (1931) | Criteria