Die Barcarole (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film
Released in 1924, Die Barcarole is an animation film directed by Lotte Reiniger, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. Among Lotte Reiniger's commissioned pieces are several advertising films for the Julius Pinschewer agency, including: "Das Geheimnis der Marquisin" (The Secret of the Marquise) for Nivea skin cream and "Die Barcarole" (The Barcarole) for Pralinés Mauxion dessert. Other pieces commissioned by Pinschewer (e.g. a commercial for ink) are considered lost. "Die Barcarole" is an unusual take on the "Romeo and Juliet" theme, with the suitors arriving in Venetian gondolas (a barcarole is a musical piece whose measure is designed to resemble the swaying of a gondola).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Barcarole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Barcarole tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Barcarole (1924)?
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- When was Die Barcarole released?
- Die Barcarole was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.