The Jester's Tale

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.

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Top Cast

Petr Kostka

As Petr

Miloslav Holub

As Matěj

Emília Vášáryová

As Lenka

Valentina Thielová

As Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout

As Count

Vladimír Menšík

As Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda

As Watchman

Karel Effa

As Captain Varga

Eva Šenková

As Countess (Veronika's Mother)

Jiří Holý

As Spanish Officer

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