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.

Credits

Karel ZemanDirector

Petr KostkaPetr

Miloslav HolubMatěj

Emília VášáryováLenka

Valentina ThielováCountess Veronika