Jenufa
Synopsis
The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Leoš Janáček, Gabriela Preissová
- Original Score
- Leoš Janáček
- Original Title
- Jenufa
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Kultur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Bailey
Leoš Janáček, Gabriela Preissová
Leoš Janáček
Graham Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Bailey
Director
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1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jenufa
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What is Jenufa about?
The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.
Who directed Jenufa?
Jenufa was directed by Derek Bailey.
Who stars in Jenufa?
The principal cast of Jenufa includes Roberta Alexander, Anja Silja, Menai Davies, Philip Langridge, Mark Baker.
When was Jenufa released and how long is it?
Jenufa was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Jenufa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jenufa was composed by Leoš Janáček.
Is Jenufa based on a book or true story?
Jenufa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gabriela Preissová".