
The Jester's Tale
Dec 18 1964
•1h 22m
•Adventure, Comedy, History
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.
Cast
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Petr Kostka
Petr

Miloslav Holub
Matěj

Emília Vášáryová
Lenka

Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
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