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The Jester's Tale (1964)

7.5 | Dec 18, 1964 (XC) | Adventure, History, Comedy | 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
Conductor
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Special Effects
Costumer
Dramaturgy
Creative Producer
Sound

Cast

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Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
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Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
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Karel Effa
Captain Varga
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Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
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Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer