
The Jester's Tale (1964)
7.5
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Dec 18, 1964 (XC)
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Adventure, History, Comedy
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01:22
An anti-war black comedy set during the Thirty Years' War. It follows ploughman Petr, recruiter Matěj and country girl Lenka who get caught up in both sides of the war and experience many adventures before they find happiness. The film combines live action with animation to suggest the artistic style of the engraver Matthäus Merian.
Featured Crew
Director, Screenplay, Story
Editor
Conductor
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Special Effects
Costumer
Dramaturgy
Creative Producer
Sound
Cast

Petr Kostka
Petr

Miloslav Holub
Matěj

Emília Vášáryová
Lenka

Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout
Count

Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda
Watchman

Karel Effa
Captain Varga

Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)

Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer