The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

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The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

1961

1h 24m

Fantasy

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The Baron Munchausen (Milos Kopecky) is an over-the-top storyteller whose fantastic adventures take him everywhere from dusty Turkish battlefields to the deepest recesses of a whale's belly. When the Baron, who is enjoying a relaxing stay on the moon, is joined by gregarious space traveler Cyrano de Bergerac, the duo set off on a round-the-universe journey that will introduce them to the beautiful Princess Bianca (Jana Brejchová) and the formidable Tonik (Rudolf Jelinek).

Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

It should stand as the definitive zany configuration of the famed German nobleman.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 31, 2020

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Nathanael Hood

The Retro Set

[It's the] insistence on the presence, validity, and importance of science amidst the Baron's fantastical proto-Looney Tunes madness that makes the film distinctly [Karel] Zeman's own.

Rated: 9/10

May 14, 2020

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

a gonzo, anything-goes extravaganza, with Zeman freely drawing from the large body of Baron Munchausen literature while also filling in gaps with his own ideas and, of course, Jules Verne.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2020

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Jonathan G

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, much like a lot of films I've seen this year, is much more than a film. Possibly the most beautifully crafted film of the sixties, beaming with vibrancy and raw creativity. A completely inventive story, with an equally-if-not more beautiful score. An underrated gem that I hope gets more recognition than it has at this point of time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/23

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Unikalny, teatralny klimat, z bardzo ładną, papierowo-rysowaną scenografią. Urocza historia, ale dosyć nudzi, a zakończenie jest od tak o

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Terry Gilliam before Terry Gilliam and before Terry Gilliam didn't do the best job on this compulsive delight. It's Czech, it's mad but you can't take your eyes of it. Extraordinary cinematography and cartoon imagery makes the fantastical tale of Munchausen believable all space horses, swimming horses and submarine horses. Rainy afternoon delight.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Extremely imaginative visual spectacle. Each scene was visually stunning.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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My personal favourite film of all time! I think The Baron spoiled me for all men. I Love. Supreme entertainment for any age. A timeless adventure. Romantic. Funny. Confidant. Witches. Mermaids. Pegasi. Pre-Monty Python genius! Comedy. Battles. The effects from '61 are mind blowing now! No drugs needed. Get high on The Baron.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Fantastic recovery of 1961 animated work. Original setup and combination of animation and film. For the cerebral, this is an edge of the seat piece as there is a lot on screen - requires constant attention. Quite a challenging treat.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Karel Zeman

Director

Milos Kopecky

Baron Munchausen

Jana Brejchová

Princess Bianca

Rudolf Jelinek

Tonik

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Synopsis

The Baron Munchausen (Milos Kopecky) is an over-the-top storyteller whose fantastic adventures take him everywhere from dusty Turkish battlefields to the deepest recesses of a whale's belly. When the Baron, who is enjoying a relaxing stay on the moon, is joined by gregarious space traveler Cyrano de Bergerac, the duo set off on a round-the-universe journey that will introduce them to the beautiful Princess Bianca (Jana Brejchová) and the formidable Tonik (Rudolf Jelinek).

Director: Karel Zeman
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: Czech
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2020
Runtime: 1h 24m