
The Jester's Tale
Bláznova kronika
Release: 1964-12-18·Runtime: 82m·★ 7.5
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
Karel Effaas Captain Varga
Miriam Kantorková
Petr Kostkaas Petr
František Smolíkas Jester (voice)
Eduard Kohoutas Count
Olga Schoberová
Emília Vášáryováas Lenka
Valentina Thielováas Countess Veronika
Vladimír Menšíkas Court Painter
Jiří Holýas Spanish Officer
Milan Neděla
Míla Myslíková
Jan Libíčekas Wagon-recruiter
Miloslav Holubas Matěj
Alois Dvorský
František Kováříkas Jester
Čestmír Řandaas Watchman
Evelyn Opela
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