[1] The film, written and directed by Petr Kaňka, received Special Mention at the International Television Festival Golden Prague in 2003.
The director combined archive footage and contemporary stagings.
[2][3][4] The film reflects the complicated character of Janáček (performed by Hanuš Bor), his work and his relationship with his wife (Ilona Svobodová) and his mistress Kamila Stösslová (Zuzana Vejvodová).
The film reveals his rather tough childhood, an early parting with parents and various conflicts, as well as hard work, self-education, and a desire for creation.
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