A little chimney sweep outwits a gang of rogues who have kidnapped a rich merchant's daughter and assists in her rescue..
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Is it worth your time? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for the history of animation, yes. It's short, it's weirdly hypnotic, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. If you want something loud or fast, maybe go watch The Terror instead. Lotte Reiniger’s work always feels like looking through a window into a different ce...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for the history of animation, yes. It's short, it's weirdly hypnotic, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. If you want something loud or fast, maybe go watch The Terror instead. Lotte Reiniger’s work always feels like looking through a window into a different century. The silhouettes are so sharp they almost cut the screen. Every limb movement is stiff but purposeful. The shadows moving There is this one moment where the chimney sweep hi..."
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