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Still from A Christmas Dream — A Christmas Dream (1945) — Karel Zeman, Bořivoj ZemanPhotographed by Pavel Hrdlička

Poster for A Christmas Dream

Karel Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman

A Christmas Dream

Vánoční sen

Czechoslovakia / Czech / 1945 / 11m

Fantasy Animation Shorts

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

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorKarel Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman

Writer

CinematographerPavel Hrdlička

ComposerJiří Šust

EditorZdeněk Stehlík

Cast

Jana Hrdličkováas Girl

Eduard Dubskýas Father

Double Feature

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Poster for The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen1962

Both directed by Karel Zeman

Or

Invention for Destruction1958Both directed by Karel Zeman
Journey to the Beginning of Time1955Both directed by Karel Zeman

A Christmas Dream (1945) | Criteria