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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988 · 126 min

A wildly imaginative, episodic romp through tall tales, bursting with visual invention, playful humour, and a bittersweet meditation on storytelling and mortality.

Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Starring: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley

Tagline: Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.
Overview: An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, warm and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Immigration
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Starring: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: immigration
Places: fantasy world
big city
sea
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild