
The Jester's Tale
Bláznova kronika
Release: 1964-12-18·Runtime: 82m·★ 7.4
AdventureComedyHistory
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.
Production Countries
Czechoslovakia
Production Companies
Filmové studio Barrandov
Cast
František Kováříkas Jester
Čestmír Řandaas Watchman
Emília Vášáryováas Lenka
Evelyn Opela
Alois Dvorský
František Smolíkas Jester (voice)
Petr Kostkaas Petr
Jiří Holýas Spanish Officer
Karel Effaas Captain Varga
Jan Libíčekas Wagon-recruiter
Miriam Kantorková
Miloslav Holubas Matěj
Míla Myslíková
Valentina Thielováas Countess Veronika
Vladimír Menšíkas Court Painter
Olga Schoberová
Milan Neděla
Eduard Kohoutas Count
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