The Jester and the Queen
Šašek a královna
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Věra Chytilová
- Screenplay & Story
- Bolek Polívka, Věra Chytilová
- Original Score
- Jiří Bulis
- Original Title
- Šašek a královna
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Věra Chytilová
Bolek Polívka, Věra Chytilová, Jiří Blažek
Jiří Bulis
Jan Malíř
Jiří Brožek
Department Leadership Roster
Věra Chytilová
Director
Jan Malíř
Director of Photography
Jiří Bulis
Original Music Composer
Bolek Polívka
Screenplay
Věra Chytilová
Screenplay
Dušan Ždímal
Production Design
Tereza Kučerová
Costume Design
Simona Rybáková
Costume Design
Jiří Brožek
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jester and the Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 find wild boar in Bohemia - the story switches back and forth between the two plots and time-periods.
Who directed The Jester and the Queen?
The Jester and the Queen was directed by Věra Chytilová.
Who stars in The Jester and the Queen?
The principal cast of The Jester and the Queen includes Bolek Polívka, Chantal Poullain, Jiří Kodet, Vlastimil Brodský, Jiří Pecha.
When was The Jester and the Queen released and how long is it?
The Jester and the Queen was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jester and the Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jester and the Queen was composed by Jiří Bulis.