The Secret of the Marquise

The Secret of the Marquise

1922 · 3 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation

Lotte Reiniger applies her charming cutout animation technique to this early advertisement for the Nivea skin care company.

Directed by Lotte Reiniger

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