Jánošík(1963)

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.

Genre: History, Drama

Director: Palo Bielik

Actors: Frantisek Kuchta, Karol L. Zachar, Jaroslav Rozsíval, Magda Husáková, Lucia Popp, Dusan Blaskovic, Ctibor Filcík, Ondrej Jariabek, Eduard Bindas, Elena Rampáková

Release date: 1963-08-23

Country of origin: XC

Length: 2h 50m

Ratings:

• 6.9/10