In Search of Janáček

In Search of Janáček

Infobox_Film
name = In Search of Janáček


caption = Janáček seduces Kamila
director = Petr Kaňka
producer = Petr Nezval (Česká televize)
writer = Petr Kaňka
starring = Hanuš Bor Ilona Svobodová Zuzana Vejvodová Jan Hartl
music = Leoš Janáček
cinematography = Antonín Chundela
editing = Vasil Skalenakis
distributor = Česká televize
released = January 31, 2004
runtime = 57 min.
language = Czech
budget =
imdb_id = 0407873|

In Search of Janacek (Czech: "Hledání Janáčka") is a documentary film about life of composer Leoš Janáček.

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 150 years anniversary of Janáček. The director combined archive footage and contemporary stagings.

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.


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