The Jester's Tale

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.

Cast for The Jester's Tale...

Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
Eva Šenková
Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer
Josef Haukvic
Imperial Musketeer
Jan Libíček
Wagon-recruiter
František Smolík
Jester (voice)