Karel Zeman was a groundbreaking Czech filmmaker whose imagination reshaped the language of cinema. Often called the “Czech Méliès,” he mastered the art of blending live action with animation, miniatures, and hand-drawn design, creating films that felt like living storybooks. From the 1940s through the 1970s, Zeman’s work transported audiences into fantastical worlds filled with mechanical inventions, mythical creatures, and surreal landscapes. His use of stop motion, layered effects, and intric

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