Galathea

Most of my Lotte prints are blocked but not this one. 1935. Home transfer from 16mm original. Print in care of Niagara Artists Centre. alathea (1935) Lotte Reiniger’s Silhouette Films Series – Primrose Productions – 10 min, 16mm, optical sound This elegant silhouette animation by Lotte Reiniger retells the classical Pygmalion myth, set in ancient Athens. Using her signature cut-paper figures and intricate backlit movement, Reiniger depicts a sculptor who creates a beautiful statue and falls in love with it. Through a touch of magic, the statue comes to life, exploring themes of art, creation, and idealized beauty. The film combines Reiniger’s delicate artistry with mythological storytelling to evoke both wonder and reflection on the creative act itself.