anti war

The Jester's Tale (1964)

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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 & Crew

Director
Karel Zeman
  • Profile picture of Petr Kostka
    Petr Petr Kostka
  • Profile picture of Miloslav Holub
    Matěj Miloslav Holub
  • Profile picture of Emília Vášáryová
    Lenka Emília Vášáryová
  • Profile picture of Valentina Thielová
    Countess Veronika Valentina Thielová
  • Profile picture of Eduard Kohout
    Count Eduard Kohout
  • Profile picture of Vladimír Menšík
    Court Painter Vladimír Menšík
  • Profile picture of Čestmír Řanda
    Watchman Čestmír Řanda
  • Profile picture of Karel Effa
    Captain Varga Karel Effa

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