Karel Zeman

Karel Zeman (3 November 1910 – 5 April 1989) 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".

Karel Zeman
Born(1910-11-03)3 November 1910
Ostroměř, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (present-day Czech Republic)
Died5 April 1989(1989-04-05) (aged 78)
Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia
Occupation(s)Film director, animator
ChildrenLudmila Zeman
Awards
  • 1970 National Artist
  • 1980 Order of the Republic
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