The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988GermanyLanguage: EnglishDirected by Terry Gilliam★ 7
Available in English: subtitled
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Themes and style
Tone
whimsicalsurrealabsurdistdark comedyhopeful
Pacing
episodicdreamlikeescalating
Story
journeyescapesurvival
Emotion
belongingloss of innocencefiguring out who you arethe family you choose
Themes
corrupt institutionsold ways vs. new worldfamily wounds passed down
Feel
fun scarycrowd pleaserrewatchablecerebral
Violence
mild