CINEFILER

The Jester's Tale

1964
82 minutes
Adventure, Comedy, History
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3.63
Directed By: Karel Zeman
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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.

Language
Czech
Release Date
December 18, 1964
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