
The Jester's Tale
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
Adventure
History
Comedy
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Casts

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

Jiří Holý
as Spanish Officer

František Kovářík
as Jester