Karel Zeman

Animator, Film director

1910 – 1989

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Who was Karel Zeman?

Karel Zeman was a Czech film director, artist, production designer and animator, best known for directing fantasy films combining live-action footage with animation. Because of his creative use of special effects and animation in his films, he has often been called the "Czech Méliès."

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Born
Nov 3, 1910
Ostroměř
Also known as
  • Czech Méliès
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Children
Nationality
  • Austria-Hungary
  • Czech Republic
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Died
Apr 5, 1989
Zlín

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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