The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The man who tried to cheat the devil.

Directed by Terry Gilliam

Produced by Infinity Features, Davis Films

2009123 min6.4 / 10

A visually baroque, surreal carnival tale that blends whimsy with metaphysical stakes, exploring immortality and moral compromise through a wager with the devil.

After a carnival troupe saves his life, a man agrees to help its immortal leader collect five souls and win a bet with the devil.

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  • Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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