Released:
1964-12-18

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.

Director:
Karel Zeman

Runtime:
1h 22min

Genre:
Adventure, Comedy, History

• Cast:
• 
  Petr Kostka
  as
  Petr
• 
  Miloslav Holub
  as
  Matěj
• 
  Emília Vášáryová
  as
  Lenka
• 
  Valentina Thielová
  as
  Countess Veronika
• 
  Eduard Kohout
  as
  Count