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.

Country:

Czechoslovakia

Genre:

Adventure,

History,

Comedy

Duration:

82 minutes

Year:

1964

Director:

Karel Zeman

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Company:

Filmové studio Barrandov

Cast:

Petr

Matěj

Lenka

Countess Veronika

Count

Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Editor

Screenplay

First Assistant Director