Papageno

Papageno

Directed by Lotte Reiniger

193511 min6.4 / 10

A whimsical, visually inventive animated adaptation of Mozart's comic character, told through silhouette and cutout techniques with a lighthearted romantic quest at its heart.

Film shows the story of Papageno (the one from Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute"), who wants a mate, yet has difficulties getting one.

Questions people ask

  • Is Papageno violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Papageno easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Papageno scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Papageno end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Papageno sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Like Papageno

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Papageno

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Papageno, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Papageno, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Papageno, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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