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.
Synopsis
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.
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