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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The Jester's Tale
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 18, 1964
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Adventure, History, Comedy
User Score
75%
Original Title
Bláznova kronika
Production Companies
Filmové studio Barrandov
Director
Karel Zeman
Description
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.
