The Jester's Tale

December. 18,1964      
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Petr Kostka as  Petr
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
Jiří Holý as  Spanish Officer
František Kovářík as  Jester

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