Storyline
This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first part talks about Jánošík's childhood, studies and return to his native village. In the second part Jánošík leaves for the hills, where he organizes his band of brigands and starts an anti-feudal resistance. The film concludes with Jánošík's execution.
Cast & Crew
František Kuchta
Juraj Jánosík
Lead
Lucia Popp
Tereza
Ctibor Filčík
Hrajnoha
Dušan Blaškovič
Surovec
Ondrej Jariabek
Gajdošík
Martin Ťapák
Uhorčík mladší
Jozef Kroner
Father Urhocik
VB
Vojtech Brázdovič
Ilčík
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paľo Bielik's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jánošík is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
