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The Jester's Tale (1964)

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.

Release: 1964-12-18
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: 7.5 / 10
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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Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiří Holý
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer
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Josef Haukvic
Imperial Musketeer
František Kovářík
František Kovářík
Jester
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Ota Žebrák
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Václav Švec
Olga Schoberová
Olga Schoberová
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Martin Raus
Milan Neděla
Milan Neděla
Míla Myslíková
Míla Myslíková