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The Jester's Tale (1964)

★ 7.5/10 82 min Adventure, Comedy, History Czechoslovakia Czech
Director: Karel Zeman
Creative Producer: Ladislav Fikar
Screenplay by: Karel Zeman, Pavel Juráček, Radovan Krátký
Story by: Karel Zeman
Lyricist: Ludvík Kundera
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Description

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.

Top Cast

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

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