The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart

The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart 1919 Directed by Lotte Reiniger Das Ornament des verliebten Herzens

The first film directed by influential German-born silhouette animator Lotte Reiniger is delightfully reminiscent of a Valentine’s Day card come to life. Two lovers interact with an ornate background that shifts and changes in tandem with their own balletic movements as they express their feelings for each other.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Language No Language

Gnere Animation

Production Company Institut für Kulturforschung

Release Date 12 December 1919

4 mins