

The Jester's Tale
Visit website7.5/10 • 14
1964-12-18 • 1h 22m
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

The Jester's Tale
Visit website1964-12-18 • 1h 22m
7.5/10 • 14
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
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsPetr Kostka
Petr
Miloslav Holub
Matěj
Emília Vášáryová
Lenka
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout
Count
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
Čestmír Řanda
Watchman
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
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- Status
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- Original Language
- Czech
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- Keywords
- anti war