Top 10 Fantasy Films with Libraries

Description: While not explicitly about a library, the story revolves around a book that transports Bastian into the magical world of Fantasia. The library where Bastian finds the book is the gateway to his adventure.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use extensive CGI, which was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: While primarily a fairy tale, the framing device involves a grandfather reading a book to his grandson, effectively turning the narrative into a library of stories within stories.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: The library of Hamunaptra holds the key to awakening Imhotep. The film uses the library as a place of ancient knowledge and danger, where the characters must solve puzzles to prevent disaster.

Fact: The film's library scenes were shot in the real-life library of the University of London.

Description: The Hogwarts Library is not just a place for students to study; it's where Harry and his friends uncover crucial information about the Philosopher's Stone. The library's Restricted Section holds many secrets, making it a key element in the film's plot.

Fact: The library scenes were filmed at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, which also served as the exterior for Hogwarts.

Description: The protagonist, Alexander Hartdegen, uses the New York Public Library as a base to build his time machine, showcasing the library's role in scientific discovery and time travel.

Fact: The film includes scenes shot in the actual New York Public Library.

Description: Meggie discovers her father's ability to bring characters from books to life, and the library becomes a battleground when villains from stories emerge. The film showcases the power of literature and the magic hidden within the pages of books.

Fact: The film features a cameo by the author of the book, Cornelia Funke, as a woman in a bookshop.

Description: Balthazar Blake's secret lair is filled with magical books and artifacts, essentially functioning as a mystical library. Here, Dave learns about his powers and the history of sorcery.

Fact: The film includes a reference to the original "Fantasia" segment where Mickey Mouse plays the apprentice.

Description: This animated film features the magical Book of Life, where the stories of the dead are recorded. The library of the Land of the Remembered is a vibrant, colorful place where the past and present intertwine.

Fact: The film's director, Jorge R. Gutierrez, drew inspiration from Mexican folklore and traditions for the visual style and story.

Description: Richard Tyler gets lost in a library and is transformed into an animated adventure, where he meets personified versions of literary characters. The library itself becomes a living, breathing entity of imagination.

Fact: The film was one of the first to combine live-action with traditional animation.

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish librarian, discovers that his new job involves protecting magical artifacts. The Metropolitan Library in New York is not just a repository of books but a gateway to adventure and ancient mysteries.

Fact: The film was initially intended as a pilot for a TV series, but it became so popular that it spawned two sequels.