Karel Zeman
Karel Zeman was a brilliant pioneer of special effects in film. Despite his artistic talent, his parents insisted he study business. At the age of 17, he went to Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, where he studied advertising design. In 1943, the film director Elmar Klos offered him a job at the Bata Film Studios. Zeman often had to struggle against difficult conditions in the technically...
Karel Zeman was a brilliant pioneer of special effects in film. Despite his artistic talent, his parents insisted he study business. At the age of 17, he went to Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, where he studied advertising design. In 1943, the film director Elmar Klos offered him a job at the Bata Film Studios. Zeman often had to struggle against difficult conditions in the technically...
Known For
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen
Director
Journey to the Beginning of Time
Director
Cast Credits
Inspiration
as Glass Blower
Crew Credits
La magie Karel Zeman
Director
Sindbad
Scenario Writer
The Tale of John and Mary
Director
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Director
A Thousand and One Nights
Director
On the Comet
Director
The Stolen Airship
Director
The Jester's Tale
Director
The Fabulous Baron Munchausen
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Acrobat
Set Decoration
Mr. Prokouk, Detective
Animatronics Designer
Strakonický dudák
Special Effects
Journey to the Beginning of Time
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Animal Lover
Director
The Treasure of Bird Island
Director
King Lavra
Director
Inspiration
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Inventor
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Filmmaker
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Volunteer
Director
Mr. Prokouk, The Office Clerk
Director
Mr. Prokouk in Temptation
Director
The Hamster
Director
A Christmas Dream
Director