The Jester's Tale (1964)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1964-12-18
Runtime: 82 minutes
Director: Karel Zeman
Top Cast
- Petr Kostka as Petr
- Miloslav Holub as Matěj
- Emília Vášáryová as Lenka
- Valentina Thielová as Countess Veronika
- Eduard Kohout as Count
- Vladimír Menšík as Court Painter
- Čestmír Řanda as Watchman
- Karel Effa as Captain Varga
- Eva Šenková as Countess (Veronika's Mother)
- Jiří Holý as Spanish Officer
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