The Jester's Tale
Overview
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.
Cast
Petr Kostka
Petr
Miloslav Holub
Matěj
EmÃlia Vášáryová
Lenka
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout
Count
VladimÃr MenÅ¡Ãk
Court Painter
ÄŒestmÃr Řanda
Watchman
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiřà Holý
Spanish Officer
Josef Haukvic
Imperial Musketeer
FrantiÅ¡ek KovářÃk
Jester
