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Jánošík: A True Story

Janosik. Prawdziwa historia

2009 · 140 min · Drama

This sweeping historical drama retells the life of Juraj Jánošík, the legendary Slovak outlaw and folk hero who became a symbol of resistance against the powerful. Agnieszka Holland's epic take on the myth.

Why it’s here

A Polish-directed treatment of Slovakia's defining outlaw folk hero.

Runtime
140 min
Genre
Drama · Romance · War
Mood
tense · romantic · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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