Fantasy Films Set in the 20th Century

Opis: While much of the story takes place in the magical world, the film starts in the very ordinary 1990s Britain, making the transition to the fantastical elements all the more enchanting.

Fakt: The Hogwarts Express scenes were filmed on the real-life Jacobite Steam Train in Scotland.

Opis: A father's fantastical tales of his life in the 20th century blend reality with myth, creating a magical narrative that explores the power of storytelling.

Fakt: The film was inspired by the novel by Daniel Wallace, and its visual style was heavily influenced by the works of Tim Burton.

Opis: This film explores the concept of erasing memories, a fantastical idea set in the very real and relatable context of a failing relationship in the early 2000s. It's a poignant look at love, memory, and the desire to forget.

Fakt: The film was inspired by a short story by Charlie Kaufman, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Opis: This romantic fantasy involves a time-traveling mailbox, connecting two people across different years in the 2000s, blending modern-day settings with the magic of time manipulation.

Fakt: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare" from

Opis: The story of a man aging in reverse, set against the backdrop of the 20th century, offers a unique fantasy narrative that explores themes of time, love, and the human condition.

Fakt: The film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, winning three.

Opis: This film blends the real world with a hidden organization that controls human fate, set in contemporary New York, making the fantastical elements feel eerily plausible.

Fakt: The film is loosely based on a short story by Philip K. Dick.

Opis: Although not traditionally a fantasy, the film's theme of music as a transformative force in people's lives can be seen as a kind of magic, set against the backdrop of several decades of the 20th century.

Fakt: Richard Dreyfuss learned to play the piano for his role, despite having no prior musical training.

Opis: This film spans multiple timelines, including the 20th century, where a scientist's quest for immortality intertwines with a love story, blending science fiction with fantasy.

Fakt: The film was a passion project for director Darren Aronofsky, who had been trying to make it for over a decade.

Opis: This film features a fantastical traveling theater troupe that can transport people into their own imaginations, set in modern times with a nod to the past.

Fakt: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.

Opis: A writer travels back in time to the 1920s Paris, a magical journey that intertwines with his present-day life, offering a whimsical take on time travel and nostalgia.

Fakt: Many of the historical figures portrayed in the film were played by actors who bore a striking resemblance to their real-life counterparts.