The Jester's Tale (1964)
Original title: Bláznova kronika
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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.
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Petr KostkaPetr
Miloslav HolubMatěj
Emília VášáryováLenka
Valentina ThielováCountess Veronika
Eduard KohoutCount
Vladimír MenšíkCourt Painter
Čestmír ŘandaWatchman
Karel EffaCaptain Varga
Eva ŠenkováCountess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiří HolýSpanish OfficerJosef HaukvicImperial Musketeer
František KováříkJesterKeywords
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What is The Jester's Tale about?
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.
How long is The Jester's Tale?
The Jester's Tale has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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