The Special Effects of Karel Zeman

A documentary on the work of Karel Zeman who is a famous Czech animator. Zeman created a variety of puppets and drew other characters who often interacted with real people in his films. Footage from the Zeman archives is included, and although there is some narration the emphasis is on the visuals.

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Credits

producer

Jungle Productions

Duration

00:17:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017289

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Special effects

Animation

Animation → Animated films - Czechoslovakia

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1980

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