The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926, Dir. Lotte Reiniger)

The oldest surviving animated feature in the world — and it’s a shadow-puppet fantasy masterpiece.
German animator Lotte Reiniger cut every frame by hand, creating a luminous tale of flying horses, wicked sorcerers, and enchanted islands.
Nearly a century later, it still feels magical — proof that fantasy doesn’t need CGI when imagination alone can cast the light.

Rating: 4.5 / 5