Watch In Search of Janacek

This is a Czech documentary about Leos Janacek, based on his wife Zdenka's memoirs. Through dramatic reenactments and original archival footage, the film presents a portrait of the influential Czech composer. Both at home and in his work, Leos Janacek was a complicated man. His parents died when he was young and he struggled with a tough childhood. As an adult, he juggled music around relationships with a wife and a mistress. Janacek's work is known for its originality and emphasis on musical realism. This film was made 150 years after his birth, to honor his life and his legacy.