Directed by:
Karel ZemanCinematography:
Jiří TarantíkComposer:
Zdeněk LiškaCast:
Miloš Kopecký, Jana Brejchová, Rudolf Jelínek, Karel Höger, Eduard Kohout, Jan Werich, Bohuš Záhorský, Rudolf Hrušínský, Miloslav Holub, František Šlégr (more)Plots(1)
Still regarded as the finest film adaptation of Gottfried August Bürger's outlandish tales of Baron Munchausen (made famous in his 1786 book), Zeman's wildly inventive and outrageously fun take on the incredible adventures of the bragging Baron come to life in a film celebrating the courage and imagination of dreamers and poets. With its mind-bending melding of live-action, animation and extraordinary matte work, Zeman has crafted a timeless work that continues to astonish. (Second Run)
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Watching Karel Zeman's films is simply an incredible experience because they are so unique and distinctive that you can't help but marvel at them. The animation and filmmaking techniques that Zeman uses are truly unbelievable. But what's also unbelievable is their effect, which is simply breathtaking. His depiction of whales and other creatures is just magically beautiful. And the whole story is like that. ()
An incredible geyser of visual fantasy and unique artistic ideas combined with a top-notch cast led by Miloš Kopecký as Baron Munchausen. Excellent script, cinematography, editing - simply put, from my perspective, this film doesn't have a visible flaw even after decades. A tribute to the old master Georges Méliès. Overall impression: 90%. ()
Very nice. While Journey to the Beginning of Time was also characterised by a perfectly paced narrative, Baron Munchausen is mostly a relentless and at times contrived episodic showcase of Zeman’s wonderful visual fantasy, the effect of which may have faded with the years, but the purely cinematic joy combined with the creative movement of the mise-en-scène will never get old. And Kopecký is of course awesome. 75% ()
An eighty-minute showcase of the Master's imagination with the irresistible Miloš Kopecký in the lead role and a completely unique and detailed visual design, even for international standards. Even Gilliam's version couldn't top this nearly 50-year-old gem. It is no wonder that Karel Zeman's films have made it into the curricula of foreign film schools. Karel Zeman is a film personality of worldwide importance!! ()
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