| The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal | |
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| Directed by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Written by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Produced by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Starring | George Pal |
| Edited by | Arnold Leibovit |
| Distributed by | Arnold Leibovit Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal is a 1985 Americandocumentary film aboutAcademy Award-winning producer/directorGeorge Pal. It was written, directed, and produced byArnold Leibovit.[1]
The film follows Pal's career, beginning with his early life inHungary andGermany, and covering his progression from cartoon artist to creator ofstop-motion animated short films (known asPuppetoons) to full-length feature motion pictures. Pal was a visionary and innovator in the world of motion pictures, especially in the area of stop motion animation, which he pioneered. His work earned him seven Academy Award nominations along with an Honorary Award while serving as an inspiration forGene Roddenberry,Steven Spielberg andGeorge Lucas, among others. The film includes interviews with Pal's cast members, crew, and peers, as well as Pal himself.
The film premiered at theAcademy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as part of the annual "George Pal Lecture on Fantasy in Film".[2] It was also released onDVD on August 29, 2000.[3]