Prodaná nevěsta

Overview

Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.

Cast

Vanda Švarcová

Mařenka Krušinová

G

Gabriela Beňačková

Mařenka Krušinová (singing voice)

P

Petr Skarke

Janík

I

Ivo Žídek

Jeník (singing voice)

Čestmír Řanda

Kecal