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The Jester's Tale

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7.5/10 • 14

1964-12-181h 22m

AdventureHistoryComedy

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.

Directors
Karel Zeman
Editors
Miroslav Hájek

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  1. Petr Kostka

    Petr Kostka

    Petr

  2. Miloslav Holub

    Miloslav Holub

    Matěj

  3. Emília Vášáryová

    Emília Vášáryová

    Lenka

  4. Valentina Thielová

    Valentina Thielová

    Countess Veronika

  5. Eduard Kohout

    Eduard Kohout

    Count

  6. Vladimír Menšík

    Vladimír Menšík

    Court Painter

  7. Čestmír Řanda

    Čestmír Řanda

    Watchman

  8. Karel Effa

    Karel Effa

    Captain Varga

  9. Eva Šenková

    Eva Šenková

    Countess (Veronika's Mother)

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Status
Released
Original Language
Czech
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
anti war