The Jester's Tale
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 Billed Cast
Petr Kostka
Petr
Miloslav Holub
Matěj
Emília Vášáryová
Lenka
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout
Count
Featured Crew
Růžena Hulínská
Unit Production Manager
Václav Dobeš
Unit Production Manager
Jiří Mařas
Assistant Production Manager
Jan Novák
Original Music Composer
Ladislav Fikar
Creative Producer
Bohumil Šmída
Executive Producer
Karel Zeman
Director
Karel Zeman
Screenplay
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Pavel Juráček
Screenplay
Bohumil Brejcha
First Assistant Director
Miroslav Kubišta
First Assistant Director
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