The Star of Bethlehem (1956): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, The Star of Bethlehem is an animation and fernsehfilm film directed by Lotte Reiniger, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. 'The Star of Bethlehem' tells the Christmas story in the style of medieval nativity plays. The Three Wise Men from the East follow the star to Bethlehem, but hostile spirits try to stop them on their journey. The King Herod fears the child in the manger, and seeks to kill it, but an angel prevents his evil intentions. The film is an example of how Lotte Reiniger has her silhouette technique enriched by coloured acetate films. The backgrounds have the vibrancy of coloured stained glass windows.
Who’s in it. The Star of Bethlehem stars Anthony Jacobs as Commentary and Barbara Ruick as Narrator (Cathedral Films adaptation).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Star of Bethlehem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Star of Bethlehem page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star of Bethlehem tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Star of Bethlehem (1956)?
- In USA, The Star of Bethlehem is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Star of Bethlehem worth watching?
- The Star of Bethlehem holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Star of Bethlehem?
- The Star of Bethlehem stars Anthony Jacobs and Barbara Ruick.
- When was The Star of Bethlehem released?
- The Star of Bethlehem was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.