Characters & Themes
The Jester’s Tale (1964) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1964 · 82 mins · Czech
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- Directed by
- Karel Zeman
- Starring
- Miriam Kantorková, Valentina Thielová, Emília Vášáryová, Petr Kostka, Jaroslav Klenot, Karel Engel
An anti‑war black comedy set amid the Thirty Years’ War follows ploughman Petr, recruiter Matěj and country girl Lenka as they become entangled in the conflict on both sides, experiencing a series of misadventures before finding happiness. The film blends live‑action with animation, evoking the engraving style of Matthäus Merian.
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