The Jester's Tale
First aired on Dec 18, 1964
Runtime: 82 mins
80%
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, History
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Petr Kostka | Petr
Miloslav Holub | Matěj
Emília Vášáryová | Lenka
Valentina Thielová | Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout | Count
Vladimír Menšík | Court Painter
Featured Crew
Růžena Hulínská | Unit Production Manager
Ladislav Fikar | Creative Producer
Václav Dobeš | Unit Production Manager
Jiří Mařas | Assistant Production Manager
Jan Novák | Original Music Composer
Bohumil Šmída | Executive Producer
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