Foundling
Najdenček
Synopsis
Two sisters discover an abandoned infant in the forest and, unable to find his mother, have him baptized as Aleksander (Leksej) and adopted by their family. Enchanted by the itinerant violinist Jakob, Aleksander becomes his pupil, inherits Jakob’s violin on his deathbed, and despite being bound to hard shepherd duties and facing jealousy, persists in pursuing his musical gift.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoran Lesić
- Screenplay & Story
- Boštjan Rihtar, Franc Ksaver Meško
- Original Title
- Najdenček
- Country of Origin
- Slovenia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovenian
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- RTV Slovenija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoran Lesić
Boštjan Rihtar, Franc Ksaver Meško
Department Leadership Roster
Zoran Lesić
Director
Boštjan Rihtar
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foundling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foundling about?
Two sisters discover an abandoned infant in the forest and, unable to find his mother, have him baptized as Aleksander (Leksej) and adopted by their family. Enchanted by the itinerant violinist Jakob, Aleksander becomes his pupil, inherits Jakob’s violin on his deathbed, and despite being bound to hard shepherd duties and facing jealousy, persists in pursuing his musical gift.
Who directed Foundling?
Foundling was directed by Zoran Lesić.
Who stars in Foundling?
The principal cast of Foundling includes Žan Luka Kolarić, Maja Kunščič, Lojze Matjašič, Mojca Partljič, Aljaž Prosenjak.
When was Foundling released and how long is it?
Foundling was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is Foundling based on a book or true story?
Foundling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franc Ksaver Meško".