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Milan, 'Wizard of Czech cinema' in the spotlight

Karel Zeman, the father of special effects in filmmaking

18 July, 13:58
(ANSA) - ROME - The ''Wizard of Czech cinema'', Karel Zeman, in the spotlight in Milan. From today until August 9, the famous film director who's widely considered the father of special effects in filmmaking, will be featured in an exhibition hosted by Spazio Oberdan in Milan. Zeman's works have amazed the world since the 50's, combining traditional scenes with actors in the flesh and animated elements, puppets and special effects. The programme includes, therefore, the four major films made by the film-maker: ''Baron Munchausen'', ''Captain Nemo's boys'', ''Journey to Prehistory'' and ''An Invention for Destruction'', the opening event film, just restored, which brought him international fame. Thanks to this movie, the Czech director won the Grand Prix at the International Film Festival in Brussels Expo 1958. After almost 60 years, it is not by chance that the film will be screened in Milan, during another Universal Exhibition.(ANSA).

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