Janacek: Jenufa (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Janacek: Jenufa is a music film directed by Stéphane Braunschweig, running about 167 minutes. “Leos Janáček's Jenůfa performed at the Teatro Real, Madrid” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Yenufa" is an outstanding phenomenon in the music of the 20th century. Drawing on Moravian folklore, Janáček faithfully and deeply conveyed the drama of a peasant girl. The composer followed the path of Mussorgsky, revealing the spiritual life of people through the recreation of intonations of living speech. The libretto is based on a drama written in a naturalistic manner. Free from naturalism, Janáček's music has powerful emotional strength and psychological truth. It was written during a difficult period in the composer's life (illness and death of his daughter).
Who’s in it. Janacek: Jenufa stars Amanda Roocroft as Jenůfa, Deborah Polaski as Kostelnička, Miroslav Dvorsky as Laca Klemen and Nikolai Schukoff as Števa Buryja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Janacek: Jenufa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Janacek: Jenufa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Janacek: Jenufa tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Janacek: Jenufa (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Janacek: Jenufa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Janacek: Jenufa worth watching?
- Janacek: Jenufa holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Janacek: Jenufa?
- Janacek: Jenufa stars Amanda Roocroft, Deborah Polaski, Miroslav Dvorsky, Nikolai Schukoff and Mette Ejsing.
- When was Janacek: Jenufa released?
- Janacek: Jenufa was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.