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The Magic Mountain (2015)
Director: Anca Damian
Cast: Christophe Miossec, Lizzie Brocheré
Runtime85 min
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The film investigates the adventures of mountain climber and photographer Adam J. Winkler, who fought in Afghanistan with the Mujahideen against the Soviets in the 1980s. The director employs a highly original artistic technique involving animated collage of period materials.
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Fans of unique visual styles and blended genres will find much to appreciate in The Magic Mountain, the 2015 animated film directed by Anca Damian. Damian employs a striking collage-like animation technique to dramatize the real-life adventures of mountaineer and photographer Adam J. Winkler, who fought against the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s. This genre-blending approach makes for a captivating and thought-provoking viewing experience.
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The Magic Mountain is a 2015 Romanian animated drama film directed by Anca Damian. It tells the story of Adam Jacek Winkler, a Polish anti-communist who in the 1980s fought against the Soviet Union in the Soviet–Afghan War, alongside Ahmad Shah Massoud. The film was co-produced with French and Polish companies. It was made using a mix of animation techniques and Winkler's personal photographs, sketches and film footage. The English-language version of the film stars Jean-Marc Barr as the voice of Winkler.
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