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A Christmas Dream (1945) | Criteria

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A Christmas Dream

Vánoční sen

Czechoslovakia • Czech • 1945 • 11m

Directors

Karel Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman

Fantasy Animation Shorts

3.47/5·2.7K ratings·1.1K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

This early short from 1945 showcases the technical skill, wit, and creativity of director Karel Zeman.

Included in
Holiday Short
Position 1
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Holiday Shorts
Position 1
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December 2021
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorKarel Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman

WriterBořivoj Zeman

CinematographerPavel Hrdlička

ComposerJiří Šust

EditorZdeněk Stehlík

Cast

Jana Hrdličkováas Girl

Eduard Dubskýas Father