The Jester's Tale (1964)

The Jester's Tale (1964)

1964-12-18 Czechoslovakia 82 Min. PG-13
7.5 14 votes

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.

Cast

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