1964
7.5 (14 votes)
1h 22m
Genres
Adventure
History
Comedy
Production Companies
Filmové studio Barrandov
The Jester's Tale (Bláznova kronika)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Karel Zeman
Screenplay: Karel Zeman, Pavel Juráček, Radovan Krátký
Story: Karel Zeman
Director of Photography: Václav Huňka
Top Cast
Petr Kostka
Petr
Miloslav Holub
Matěj
Emília Vášáryová
Lenka
Valentina Thielová
Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout
Count
Vladimír Menšík
Court Painter
Čestmír Řanda
Watchman
Karel Effa
Captain Varga
