The Jester and the Queen
Originally released in 1988. The Jester and the Queen is a comedy film. directed by Věra Chytilová.
Starring Bolek Polívka, Chantal Poullain, and Jiří Kodet
Synopsis
The movie is a satirical look at foreign occupation - a medieval Czech jester entertains a German king and his French wife, or a modern Czech villager helps a Bavarian hunter and his French wife find wild boar in Bohemia - the story switches back and forth between the two plots and time-periods.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jester and the Queen about?
The movie is a satirical look at foreign occupation - a medieval Czech jester entertains a German king and his French wife, or a modern Czech villager helps a Bavarian hunter and his French wife fi...
Who directed The Jester and the Queen?
The Jester and the Queen was directed by Věra Chytilová.
How long is The Jester and the Queen?
The Jester and the Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Jester and the Queen released?
The Jester and the Queen was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jester and the Queen?
The main cast of The Jester and the Queen includes Bolek Polívka, Chantal Poullain, Jiří Kodet, Vlastimil Brodský, Jiří Pecha.