Lotte Reiniger

German silhouette animator and film director (1899–1981)
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Lotte Reiniger
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Lotte Reiniger

Summary

Lotte Reiniger is a human[1]. Born in Charlottenburg[2], she… she was born on June 2, 1899[3]. She passed away in Dettenhausen[4]. She died on June 19, 1981[5]. She worked as a film director[6], animator[7], silhouette artist[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lotte Reiniger's place of birth was Charlottenburg[2].
  • Lotte Reiniger died in Dettenhausen[4].
  • Lotte Reiniger was born on June 2, 1899[3].
  • Lotte Reiniger died on June 19, 1981[5].
  • Lotte Reiniger was married to Carl Koch[12].
  • Lotte Reiniger held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Lotte Reiniger's native language[14].
  • Lotte Reiniger worked as a film director[6].
  • Lotte Reiniger's professions included animator[7].
  • Lotte Reiniger worked as a silhouette artist[8].
  • Lotte Reiniger worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Lotte Reiniger's professions included director[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Lotte Reiniger is The Adventures of Prince Achmed[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Lotte Reiniger is The Star of Bethlehem[16].
  • Lotte Reiniger received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Lotte Reiniger received the Filmband in Gold[18].
  • Lotte Reiniger was a member of Institute for Cultural Discovery[19].
  • Lotte Reiniger is recorded as female[20].
  • Lotte Reiniger's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lotte Reiniger's Commons category is recorded as Lotte Reiniger[22].
  • Lotte Reiniger's residence is recorded as Berlin[23].
  • Lotte Reiniger's residence is recorded as Rome[24].
  • Lotte Reiniger's residence is recorded as Berlin[25].
  • Lotte Reiniger's residence is recorded as London[26].
  • Lotte Reiniger's residence is recorded as Dettenhausen[27].

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Origins and Family

Lotte Reiniger's place of birth was Charlottenburg[2]. She was born on June 2, 1899[3]. German was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], animator[7], silhouette artist[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Adventures of Prince Achmed[15], an animated film[28] and The Star of Bethlehem[16], an animated short film[29], directed by Vivian Milroy[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32] and Filmband in Gold[18], an annual prize[33].

Personal Life

Lotte Reiniger was married to Carl Koch[12].

Death and Burial

Lotte Reiniger died on June 19, 1981[5]. She died in Dettenhausen[4].

Why It Matters

Lotte Reiniger ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Lotte Reiniger born?

Lotte Reiniger's place of birth was Charlottenburg[2].

Where did Lotte Reiniger die?

Lotte Reiniger died in Dettenhausen[4].

Who was Lotte Reiniger married to?

Lotte Reiniger's spouses include Carl Koch[12].

What did Lotte Reiniger do for work?

Lotte Reiniger worked as film director[6], animator[7], silhouette artist[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10].

What awards did Lotte Reiniger receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17] and Filmband in Gold[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . lottereiniger.de. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . lottereiniger.de. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . lottereiniger.de. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . lottereiniger.de. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . lottereiniger.de. Retrieved . lottereiniger.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . HOLLIS. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, animator, silhouette artist +2
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  2. 4w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1918-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Has works in the collection Harvard Film Archive, Bryn Mawr College Special Collections
    Work period end
    End of work period +1979-00-00T00:00:00Z
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Potsdamer Platz Filmmuseum Boulevard der Stars Lotte Reiniger.jpg"
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