Jenufa (1989)
The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.
Director: Derek Bailey
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Roberta Alexander - Jenufa
- Anja Silja - Kostelnicka Buryjovka
- Menai Davies - Buryja, The Grand Mother
- Philip Langridge - Laca Klemen
- Mark Baker - Steva Burya
Screenplay
- Leoš Janáček (Lyricist)
- Gabriela Preissová (Novel)
Music: Leoš Janáček
Production: Kultur
Language: Český
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Derek Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jenufa about?
- The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.
- Who directed Jenufa?
- Jenufa was directed by Derek Bailey.
- Who stars in Jenufa?
- Jenufa stars Roberta Alexander, Anja Silja, Menai Davies, Philip Langridge, Mark Baker.
- How long is Jenufa?
- Jenufa has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Jenufa?
- Jenufa is a Music, Drama film.