Janosik (2009)
The story of Janosik, a legendary "Central European Robin Hood", based on real XVIII century documents and a romantic legend. Young Janosik, burnt out by war experiences and disappointment in love, joins a team of brigands. Soon after he becomes the troop's leader and is recognized as a brave and honorable commander, he never kills anyone he robs. Along with the fame he starts enjoying popularity among women. But Janosik's success raises jealousy in one of the troop's members, greedy and brutal Huncaga.
Director: Agnieszka Holland, Kasia Adamik
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: September 4, 2009
Cast
- Václav Jiráček - Juraj Jánošík
- Ivan Martinka - Tomasz Uhorczyk
- Michał Żebrowski - Turjag Huncaga
- Sarah Zoe Canner - Barbara
- Andrzej Zaborski - Judge Skalka
- Małgorzata Bela - Maria
- Marcin Czarnik - Piwowarczyk
- Katarzyna Herman - Zuzanna
- Tatiana Pauhofová - Anusia
- Danuta Szaflarska - Janosik's grandmother
Screenplay
Music: Antoni Łazarkiewicz
Cinematography: Martin Štrba
Editing: Michał Czarnecki
Production: Apple Film Production, In Film Praha, Telewizja Polska, Charlie's Bratislava, HBO Central Europe
Country: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
Language: Slovenčina, Polski
Original Language: pl
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Janosik about?
- The story of Janosik, a legendary "Central European Robin Hood", based on real XVIII century documents and a romantic legend. Young Janosik, burnt out by war experiences and disappointment in love, joins a team of brigands. Soon after he becomes the troop's leader and is recognized as a brave and honorable commander, he never kills anyone he robs. Along with the fame he starts enjoying popularity among women. But Janosik's success raises jealousy in one of the troop's members, greedy and brutal Huncaga.
- Who directed Janosik?
- Janosik was directed by Agnieszka Holland, Kasia Adamik.
- Who stars in Janosik?
- Janosik stars Václav Jiráček, Ivan Martinka, Michał Żebrowski, Sarah Zoe Canner, Andrzej Zaborski, Małgorzata Bela.
- How long is Janosik?
- Janosik has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Janosik?
- Janosik is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Janosik produced?
- Janosik was produced in Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia.