The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 2009
Dr. Parnassus’ Imaginarium is a contemporary moral fantasy tale. It tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and the extraordinary Imaginarium, a traveling show that offers audiences an irresistible choice between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Dr. Parnassus, who has an extraordinary ability to influence people’s imagination, is cursed with a terrible secret. Centuries ago, Parnassus, an eager gambler, made a bet with the evil Mr. Nick and won immortality. Years later, when he meets his true love, Dr. Parnassus makes another deal with the devil, gaining youth in exchange for his daughter Valentina becoming Mr. Nick’s property on her 16th birthday. As Valentine’s anniversary approaches, Dr. Parnassus also wants to save his daughter from the impending fate. Mr. Nick arrives for the prize, but nullifies the reward as he always enjoys playing bets. Now, whoever seduces the first five human souls will keep Valentina. Dr. Parnassus, allowing his daughter to marry the man who helps her win in this thrilling, extraordinary creative and exciting race against time, must fight to protect his daughter and correct the mistakes of his past in a surreal landscape of supernatural obstacles!
