Born on June 2, 1899, in Berlin, Germany, Lotte Reiniger pioneered the art of silhouette animation.
Lotte Reiniger was born on June 2, 1899, in Berlin. From an early age, her interests were firmly rooted in the techniques of Chinese shadow puppetry and the enchantment of cinema, disciplines that would guide her life's work. Her birth into a culturally rich and artistically vibrant environment of early 20th-century Berlin provided her with the resources and inspiration to pursue her passion. These formative years were crucial in developing the unique skill set that made her one of the foremost innovators in animated films.