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Where to Watch 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.
AdventureHistoryComedy 82 min 7.4/10 from 15 votes
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Cast
- Petr Kostka as Petr
- Miloslav Holub as Matěj
- Emília Vášáryová as Lenka
- Valentina Thielová as Countess Veronika
- Eduard Kohout as Count