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The Adventures of Prince Achmed: Guide

A resource that uses The Adventures of Prince Achmed to explore and discuss
A resource that uses The Adventures of Prince Achmed to explore and discuss
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Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), one of the oldest surviving animated films about a noble prince battling an evil sorcerer.


This guide is useful for exploring Film Studies and Media Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding film history, filmmaking and design.

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Creative Commons License

This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies

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