Cut! A Cinematic Shadow Workshop for the Whole Family / Activity for children aged 5+ and their parents (in Hebrew)

A workshop for the whole family combining cinema, art-making, and play-acting.

The pioneering animated film The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) — a mesmerizing silent film created using shadow-puppetry techniques — will be screened on a continuous loop in an open gallery space. Visitors are invited to wander in, pause and encounter the film at different moments throughout the screening.

Alongside the screening, an open creative space will offer hands-on activities inspired by the film and its characters, including the creation of shadow puppets using paper cutouts. Participants will be invited to animate their creations and present a personal shadow-puppetry performance in a dedicated area within the gallery.

About the Film:

The Adventures of Prince Achmed, created by Lotte Reiniger in 1926, is one of the earliest masterpieces in the history of animated cinema and remains a landmark in the development of animation. The film follows Prince Achmed on a journey filled with wonder, magical encounters, and fantastical characters as he searches for love and adventure. It presents a visually enchanting world in which light and shadow create a poetic and unforgettable cinematic language.

Created in Germany between the two World Wars, the film offers a glimpse into an imagined distant world—a fantastical alternative to the complex everyday reality in which it was made.

The screening is made possible through the generous support of Goethe-Institut Israel.

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The number of participants is limited.
Ticket includes a single visit to the Museum and participation in the workshop.
Please note that every participant (including accompanying adults) requires a ticket.
Note: This activity is in Hebrew only.