W stronę środka. Filmowe adaptacje Podróży do wnętrza Ziemi Juliusza Verne’a

Abstract

Journey to the Center of the Earth has been one of the most frequently adapted Jules Verne’s novels. The paper focuses on the most important of these adaptations, from Henry Levin’s classical film (1959) to Eric Brevig’s 3D blockbuster (2008). Although the films are generally very different from each other, some similarities may be found. The author of the article points out three aspects: first of all, in cinema and television journeys to the center of the Earth are always somehow literary, as all of them are introduced by specific reading experiences; secondly, in every adaptation the underground world is contrasted with the terrestrial reality; finally, in all of the adaptations – in contrast to Verne’s novel – the role of female characters is most important.