The Jester's Tale

The Jester's Tale

7.5 | 1964-12-18 | Adventure History Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Václav Dobeš Unit Production Manager
Jiří Mařas Assistant Production Manager
Jan Novák Original Music Composer
Růžena Hulínská Unit Production Manager
Ladislav Fikar Creative Producer
Bohumil Šmída Executive Producer
Karel Zeman Director
Miroslav Hájek Editor
Karel Zeman Screenplay
Pavel Juráček Screenplay

Cast

Valentina Thielová
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Vladimír Menšík
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
Karel Effa
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Eva Šenková
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiří Holý
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer

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