The Magic of Karel Zeman (Cinema Paradiso)

Kids

As part of the CinEast Festival, a programme of five Czech animated short films by Karel Zeman, made between 1945 and 1972, will be screened. The screening lasts 45 minutes and is mostly dialogue-free. Recommended for ages 4 and up. synopsis A major figure in Czech animation, Karel Zeman created a unique universe where imagination, poetry and technical ingenuity come together to give rise to wondrous worlds. This programme brings together five short films made between 1945 and 1972, showcasing the richness of a handcrafted cinema in which puppets, handmade sets and ingenious special effects transform everyday life into a true fairy tale.