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The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

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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).

Critics Reviews

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Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 07/31/2020
3.5/5
It should stand as the definitive zany configuration of the famed German nobleman. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 05/14/2020
9/10
[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. Go to Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk 04/25/2020
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Logan D Jun 24 His dinner party spoiled by an errant astronaut, Munchausen returns the happless earthling back to earth where they encounter a Sultan with a beautiful damsel held captive by the ruler. Adventures ensue. Hidden gem! I wish I'd had a dubbed version to show my daughter when she was young. This film grabbed my inner child and took him on a fantastic journey that was whimsical, gorgeous, and entrancing in it's myth-making. I've rarely seen a film so aesthetically bold with its usage of live action, illustration, puppetry, and animation. Highly recommended. Favorite exchange: "what should I do?" "act like a man!" "Will that help?" "No, but it's more appropriate!" See more Jonathan G 10/22/2023 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. See more 01/26/2022 Unikalny, teatralny klimat, z bardzo ładną, papierowo-rysowaną scenografią. Urocza historia, ale dosyć nudzi, a zakończenie jest od tak o See more 10/31/2020 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. See more 03/03/2020 Extremely imaginative visual spectacle. Each scene was visually stunning. See more 02/18/2018 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. See more Read all reviews
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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