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Baron Prasil

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NR,1hr 24min
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1961
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Synopsis: The Fabulous Baron Munchausen was Czechoslovakian special-effect master Karel Zeman's follow-up to The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (60). Using Gustav Dore paintings as backdrops, Zeman (by way of 18th century satirist Rudolf Raspe) recounts the many mendacious adventures of the boastful Baron (Milos Kopecky). The film opens on the surface of the moon, where a modern-day cosmonaut confronts both Munchausen and another legendary pioneer space traveller, Cyrano de Bergerac. The cosmonaut then joins ... Full Synopsis
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Baron Prasil is a charming and delectable piece of whimsy, albeit one with a fairly limited audience. While young viewers can certainly find much to enjoy, the film is not really geared toward the kiddy set; at the same time, many adults who enjoy fantastic adventures will find it a bit too gentle and sedate. But it is these very qualities that set it apart from so many other entries in the science ... Full Review
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