Jenůfa (2019)
Better a scarred face than a scarred soul.
When a beautiful young woman in rural Moravia becomes unexpectedly pregnant, she learns that love is sometimes only skin-deep. Janáček took Gabriela Preissová's grim tale of infanticide and redemption, and condensed it into a masterful, spine-chilling drama. The tragic plight of the protagonists is presented with unsentimental realism that cannot help but trigger a response of deep compassion. Premiered at the National Theatre in the composer's hometown of Brno 115 years ago, the opera took him nine years to complete and is the first in which his distinctive voice can clearly be heard.
Cast
- Pavla Vykopalová - Jenůfa
- Jaroslav Březina - Laca Klemeň
- Tomáš Juhás - Števa Buryja
- Szilvia Rálik - Kostelnička
- Ivan Kusnjer - The Mill foreman
- Ladislav Mlejnek - Mayor
- Jitka Zerhauová - Grandmother Buryjovka
- Jarmila Balážová - Mayor' wife
- Tereza Kyzlinková - Karolka
- Stanislava Jirků - Herdswoman
Screenplay
- Gabriela Preissová (Theatre Play)
- Leoš Janáček (Opera)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, based on novel or book, live broadcast
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jenůfa about?
- When a beautiful young woman in rural Moravia becomes unexpectedly pregnant, she learns that love is sometimes only skin-deep. Janáček took Gabriela Preissová's grim tale of infanticide and redemption, and condensed it into a masterful, spine-chilling drama. The tragic plight of the protagonists is presented with unsentimental realism that cannot help but trigger a response of deep compassion. Premiered at the National Theatre in the composer's hometown of Brno 115 years ago, the opera took him nine years to complete and is the first in which his distinctive voice can clearly be heard.
- Who directed Jenůfa?
- Jenůfa was directed by Martin Glaser, Jakub Kořínek.
- Who stars in Jenůfa?
- Jenůfa stars Pavla Vykopalová, Jaroslav Březina, Tomáš Juhás, Szilvia Rálik, Ivan Kusnjer, Ladislav Mlejnek.
- What genre is Jenůfa?
- Jenůfa is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Jenůfa produced?
- Jenůfa was produced in Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of Jenůfa?
- The themes of Jenůfa include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.