The Jester’s Tale

Year: 1964

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: Czech

Director: Karel Zeman

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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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