The Jester's Tale

1964·Czechoslovakia·82 min.
The Jester's Tale
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Non rated
Available on
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Comedy
War
Black Comedy
18th Century

The film narrates the adventures of the young peasant Petr, recruited against his will by the armed forces, ending up living adventures with Lenka and Matyas. Zeman uses elaborate practical FX a-la-Meliés and classic style sets, integrating the actors on them.

DirectorKarel Zeman
ScreenwriterPavel Jurácek·Radovan Krátky·Frantisek Smolík·Karel Zeman
MusicJan Novák
CinematographyVáclav Hunka·Bohuslav Pikhart
CastPetr Kostka·Emília Vásáryová·Miroslav Holub·Karel Effa·Valentina Thielová·Josef Haukvic
Original titleBláznova kronika
Also known asThe Jester's Tale

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