Journey to the Beginning of Time (1955) Russian Subtitles

A beguiling mix of natural history and science fiction, this early feature by Karel Zeman follows four schoolboys on an awe-inspiring expedition back through time, where they behold landscapes and creatures that have long since vanished from the earth. Hewing closely to the scientific knowledge of its era, Journey to the Beginning of Time brings its prehistoric beasts alive through a number of innovative techniques—including stop-motion, puppetry, and life-size models—creating an atmosphere of pure wonderment.

Genres

Adventure · Fantasy · Family · Science Fiction

Runtime

1h 25m

Director

Karel Zeman

Cast

Vladimír Bejval, Petr Herrmann, Josef Lukáš, Zdeněk Husták, Bedřich Šetena

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