The Jester's Tale

The Jester's Tale

Release Date: 1964-12-18

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.

Rating: 7.5 / 10

Cast

Petr Kostka

Petr Kostka

as Petr

Miloslav Holub

Miloslav Holub

as Matěj

Valentina Thielová

Valentina Thielová

as Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout

Eduard Kohout

as Count

Crew

  • Růžena Hulínská - Unit Production Manager

  • Václav Dobeš - Unit Production Manager

  • Jiří Mařas - Assistant Production Manager

  • Jan Novák - Original Music Composer

  • Ladislav Fikar - Creative Producer

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