The Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea get the Lotte Reininger silhouette treatment in this lovely and funny adaptation of the old Greek myth.
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Is it worth your time? If you like animation that actually feels like it has a pulse, yes. This is for people who appreciate the craft of moving paper around until it looks like magic. If you need 3D explosions or constant dialogue, you’re gonna be bored stiff. Lotte Reiniger just gets it. She doesn't need fancy tech ...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like animation that actually feels like it has a pulse, yes. This is for people who appreciate the craft of moving paper around until it looks like magic. If you need 3D explosions or constant dialogue, you’re gonna be bored stiff. Lotte Reiniger just gets it. She doesn't need fancy tech to make you care about a statue coming to life. It’s all in the way the little paper joints move. The whole thing feels like a dusty, wonderful secret you found in an attic. There..."
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