A seductive mix of nature and also sci-fi, this very early feature by Karel Zeman follows 4 school children on a stunning exploration back with time, where they look at landscapes and animals that have long since disappeared from the planet. Hewing carefully to the scientific knowledge of its age, Journey to the Start of Time brings its primitive monsters alive with a variety of innovative techniques-- consisting of stop-motion, puppetry, and also life-size designs-- developing an ambience of pure wonderment.
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A seductive mix of nature and also sci-fi, this very early feature by Karel Zeman follows 4 school children on a stunning exploration back with time, where they look at landscapes and animals that have long since disappeared from the planet. Hewing carefully to the scientific knowledge of its age, Journey to the Start of Time brings its primitive monsters alive with a variety of innovative techniques-- consisting of stop-motion, puppetry, and also life-size designs-- developing an ambience of pure wonderment.
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