Lion with a White Mane (1987)
The film tells the exciting life of the great Czech composer Leos Janácek (1854-1928), also known by the thick silver hair that crowned his head and his strong character, which could overcome the adversities of fate.
Director: Jaromil Jireš
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: December 1, 1987
Cast
- Luděk Munzar - Leoš Janáček
- Jana Hlaváčová - Zdena
- Veronika Žilková - Olga
- Zlata Adamovská - Kamila Stösselová
- Hana Militká - Mářa Stejskalová
- Magda Vášáryová - Marie Calma
- Valérie Zawadská - Gabriela Horvátová
- Katarína Synková - Míla Urválková
- Táňa Fischerová - Gabriela Preissová
- Lubor Tokoš - Antonín Dvořák
Screenplay
- Jiří Blažek (Story)
- Jiří Blažek (Screenplay)
- Jaromil Jireš (Screenplay)
Music: Zdeněk Pololáník, Leoš Janáček
Cinematography: Jan Čuřík
Editing: Josef Valušiak, Petr Sitár
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
composer, biography
More Films by Director: Jaromil Jireš
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lion with a White Mane about?
- The film tells the exciting life of the great Czech composer Leos Janácek (1854-1928), also known by the thick silver hair that crowned his head and his strong character, which could overcome the adversities of fate.
- Who directed Lion with a White Mane?
- Lion with a White Mane was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
- Who stars in Lion with a White Mane?
- Lion with a White Mane stars Luděk Munzar, Jana Hlaváčová, Veronika Žilková, Zlata Adamovská, Hana Militká, Magda Vášáryová.
- How long is Lion with a White Mane?
- Lion with a White Mane has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Lion with a White Mane?
- Lion with a White Mane is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Lion with a White Mane produced?
- Lion with a White Mane was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of Lion with a White Mane?
- The themes of Lion with a White Mane include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.