The Star of Bethlehem 67 years old

'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.

Credits

The Star of Bethlehem Cast

Name	Character
Anthony Jacobs	as Commentary

The Star of Bethlehem Crew

Name	Department
Carl Koch as Animation. He was 64 (71) years old when He died	Visual Effects
Richard Kaplan as Producer. He was 5 (now 62) years old	Production
Lotte Reiniger as Production Design. She was 57 (82) years old when She died	Art
Lotte Reiniger as Director. She was 57 (82) years old when She died	Directing
Lotte Reiniger as Animation. She was 57 (82) years old when She died	Visual Effects