Jenůfa (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Jenůfa is a drama and music film directed by Jakub Kořínek. “Better a scarred face than a scarred soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Jenůfa stars Pavla Vykopalová as Jenůfa, Jaroslav Březina as Laca Klemeň, Tomáš Juhás as Števa Buryja and Szilvia Rálik as Kostelnička, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jenůfa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jenůfa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jenůfa (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jenůfa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jenůfa?
- Jenůfa stars Pavla Vykopalová, Jaroslav Březina, Tomáš Juhás, Szilvia Rálik and Ivan Kusnjer.
- When was Jenůfa released?
- Jenůfa was released in 2019.