The Ornament of the Lovestruck Heart

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.

Director: Lotte Reiniger

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.