The Jester's Tale

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The Jester's Tale

Released: Dec 18, 1964

Runtime: 1h 22m

Rating: ⭐ 7.5 / 10

Adventure Comedy History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Petr Kostka

Petr Kostka

Petr

Miloslav Holub

Miloslav Holub

Matěj

Emília Vášáryová

Emília Vášáryová

Lenka

Valentina Thielová

Valentina Thielová

Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout

Eduard Kohout

Count

Vladimír Menšík

Vladimír Menšík

Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda

Čestmír Řanda

Watchman

Karel Effa

Karel Effa

Captain Varga

Eva Šenková

Eva Šenková

Countess (Veronika's Mother)

Jiří Holý

Jiří Holý

Spanish Officer