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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 12/18/1964
Runtime: 82 min
Director: Karel Zeman
Writers: Karel Zeman, Pavel Juráček, Karel Zeman
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
Jiří Holý
Spanish Officer
František Kovářík
Jester
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