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The Jester's Tale (1964)

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.
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Karel Zeman profile
Karel Zeman

Director

Karel Zeman profile
Karel Zeman

Screenplay

Cast

Petr Kostka profile
Petr Kostka

Petr

Miloslav Holub profile
Miloslav Holub

Matěj

Emília Vášáryová profile
Emília Vášáryová

Lenka

Valentina Thielová profile
Valentina Thielová

Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout profile
Eduard Kohout

Count

Vladimír Menšík profile
Vladimír Menšík

Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda profile
Čestmír Řanda

Watchman

Karel Effa profile
Karel Effa

Captain Varga

Eva Šenková profile
Eva Šenková

Countess (Veronika's Mother)

Jiří Holý profile
Jiří Holý

Spanish Officer

Josef Haukvic profile
Josef Haukvic

Imperial Musketeer

František Kovářík profile
František Kovářík

Jester

Petr Kostka profile
Petr Kostka

Petr

Miloslav Holub profile
Miloslav Holub

Matěj

Emília Vášáryová profile
Emília Vášáryová

Lenka

Valentina Thielová profile
Valentina Thielová

Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout profile
Eduard Kohout

Count

Vladimír Menšík profile
Vladimír Menšík

Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda profile
Čestmír Řanda

Watchman

Karel Effa profile
Karel Effa

Captain Varga

Eva Šenková profile
Eva Šenková

Countess (Veronika's Mother)

Jiří Holý profile
Jiří Holý

Spanish Officer

Josef Haukvic profile
Josef Haukvic

Imperial Musketeer

František Kovářík profile
František Kovářík

Jester

Extra

Release Date

December 18, 1964

Original Language

Czech

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Filmové studio Barrandov logo

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