Take 2: The Adventures of Prince Achmed

Saturday 12 July, 2025 11.30 a.m.

SAT 12 JUL, 11.30AM
Take 2: The Adventures of Prince Achmed + Live Score
Lotte Reiniger’s beautiful 1926 silhouette animation, The Adventures of Prince Achmed, brings to life magical tales from the Arabian Nights.

The earliest surviving animated feature film – preserved in the BFI National Archive – it has been hailed as one of the world’s most innovative and influential animations. Three years in the making, made in card, cut entirely by hand, Reiniger’s exquisite shadow characters move intricately through colourful worlds of demons, witches, beautiful princesses and flying castles.

Musician Chris Davies reinvigorates the film with his skilful composition and live performance using a spectacular array of instruments from around the world to accompany Prince Achmed’s journey from the Middle East, to Africa, China and beyond.

In partnership with Screen Argyll.
How to get free tickets: Free tickets are only issued on the day of the screening. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. Additional tickets and/or tickets purchased in advance cost £6.40 each.

Every child attending a Take 2 screening receives a free ticket for themselves and one free tickets for their accompanying adult. Free tickets are only issued on the day of the screening. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional tickets and/or tickets purchased in advance cost £6.40 each.

Free family workshop, exploring making your own shadow puppet after the screening. Book your tickets — tickets should be booked in advance.

GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB

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Take 2: The Adventures of Prince Achmed

Saturday 12 July, 2025 11.30 a.m.

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Written by : Pat Byrne

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