In Search of Janáček

In Search of Janáček
Written byPetr Kaňka
Directed byPetr Kaňka
StarringHanuš Bor
Ilona Svobodová
Zuzana Vejvodová
Jan Hartl
Theme music composerLeoš Janáček
Original languageCzech
Production
ProducerPetr Nezval (Czech Television)
CinematographyAntonín Chundela
EditorVasil Skalenakis
Running time57 minutes
Original release
ReleaseMarch 2003 (2003-03)

In Search of Janáček (Czech: Hledání Janáčka) is a film about the life of composer Leoš Janáček.[1]

The film, written and directed by Petr Kaňka, received Special Mention at the International Television Festival Golden Prague in 2003. It was released in 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composer. The director combined archive footage and contemporary stagings.[2][3][4]

Content

The film reflects the complicated character of Janáček (performed by Hanuš Bor), his work and his relationship with his wife (Ilona Svobodová) and his mistress Kamila Stösslová (Zuzana Vejvodová). It presents Janáček developed as a visionary of musical realism through the use of a specific musical language. The director tried to avoid any stereotypes of the composer. The film reveals his rather tough childhood, an early parting with parents and various conflicts, as well as hard work, self-education, and a desire for creation.

References

  1. ^ Beckerman, Michael Brim; Bauer, Glen (1995). Janáček and Czech Music: Proceedings of the International Conference (Saint Louis, 1988). Pendragon Press. ISBN 978-0-945193-36-4.
  2. ^ Film yearbook (in Czech). NFA. 2003.
  3. ^ Hledání Janáčka (2004) | ČSFD.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-10-27 – via www.csfd.cz.
  4. ^ "Hledání Janáčka - Novinky". www.novinky.cz (in Czech). 2004-01-31. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
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