The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart (1919)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Dec 12, 1919

Runtime : 4m

Genre : Animation  

Companies : Institut für Kulturforschung

Countries : Germany

Keywords : love, silhouette animation, short film