Skip to main content
Movie poster for The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart (1919)

The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart

1919
4m
Director: Lotte Reiniger

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.

Full Plot (Spoilers)

AI-generated full plot summary Loading…