
Jaroslava Pokorná
Actor · b. 1946 · Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Jaroslava Pokorná je dcerou spisovatele, překladatele a divadelního vědce a dramaturga Jaroslava Pokorného (1920-1983) a překladatelky Marie Pokorné (1922-1969), otcovou druhou manželkou byla herečka Libuše Pešková (1924-1994). Jaroslava tedy vyrůstala v kulturním prostředí a již na gymnáziu účinkovala v dramatickém kroužku, poté studovala herectví na DAMU (1968), souběžně hostovala v Realistickém divadle Zdeňka Nejedlého a Vinohradském divadle, po dokončení studií (1968) nastoupila do Realistického divadla, kde působila bezmála čtvrtstoletí (1968-1991). Po zániku této scény a její transformaci v Divadlo Labyrint zde Pokorná setrvala i nadále (1991-1998). Po roce 1998 byla bez stálého angažmá, ale pohostinsky vystupovala v různých divadlech v Praze (Divadlo v Řeznické, Dejvické divadlo), jako nápověda působila v Divadle v Dlouhé, pracovala též pro charitativní Společnost Duha, jako herečka byla žádaná i mimo Prahu (Kladno, Příbram, brněnské divadlo Husa na provázku). Pedagogicky působila jako lektorka taneční výchovy v základní umělecké škole v Praze-Modřanech, pod vedením Ivana Vyskočila absolvovala postgraduální studium na DAMU a na divadelní fakultě dnes působí jako odborná asistentka herecké výchovy. Ve svých začátcích prošla Jaroslava Pokorná komickými rolemi temperamentních dívek, později se propracovala k psychologicky složitým charakterům, které dokázala věrohodně ztvárnit za pomoci široké škály výrazových prostředků, mezi její klady patří také schopnost improvizace, přestože studiu rolí věnovala vždy velkou pozornost. Z jejích starších jevištních prací je na místě připomenout role ve hrách převážně klasických (Racek, Zkrocení zlé ženy, Višňový sad, Sluha dvou pánů, Cyrano z Bergeracu, Strakonický dudák), uplatnění ale našla i v moderním repertoáru (Milenci z kiosku, Asanace). V poslední době exceluje rolemi svérázných starších žen v Divadle v Dlouhé (Soudné sestry, Mámení mysli, Past na myši), za roli Hedviky v představení Divoké kachny získala v roce 2005 Cenu Alfréda Radoka. Práci pro film zahájila Pokorná menšími úlohami ještě jako posluchačka DAMU (SOUHVĚZDÍ PANNY, 1965; SEDM ZABITÝCH, 1965). Jedinou hlavní roli nešťastné pokojské Ariny si zahrála v krátkém studentském filmu polské režisérky Agnieszky Holland HŘÍCH BOHA (1969). Ve filmu, navíc v kvalitativně nevyvážených titulech, se pak Pokorná objevovala i s několikaletými odstupy, více příležitostí jí dala televize, kde hrála v inscenacích, pohádkách a seriálech (F. L. VĚK, 1971; BYL JEDNOU JEDEN DŮM, 1974; VLAK DĚTSTVÍ A NADĚJE, 1985). Pokorná se postupem doby přehrála do rolí matek a v těch vynikla teprve v posledních letech (SMRADI, 2002; MĚSTEČKO, 2003), za zmínku pak zvláště stojí její kreace Miriam Šimákové v oceněném filmu NUDA V BRNĚ (2003). Zatím naposledy jsme Jaroslavu Pokornou mohli vidět v televizním filmu HODINA KLAVÍRU (2007). Pokorná je autorkou autobiografické knihy Maminka není doma (2006). Její mladší bratr Ivan Pokorný (*1952) je hercem a režisérem.
Movies24
Movie6.7DramaBorn in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Movie6.2DramaHistoryConceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Franz Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna.
Franz
2025 · 27 votes
Movie8.5FamilyAdventureThird movie of the famous Czech adventure trilogy: Osada Havranů Na veliké rece Volání rodu
MovieRomanceComedyAndrej has a secret plan – to see no one, meet no one, only talk to his grandma and not climb high trees while being drunk. Then he unexpectedly encounters Miša, at whom he previously tried to smile 17 times while being drunk at parties. He never remembered the outcome as he was always too drunk, but not today. Today he is sober. Andrej and Miša start to talk and over the glass of Fanta find an interest in each other. The fight for their young and tender love begins.
Movie7.3FamilyComedyThis time, the eight-year-old girl must fight to keep her parents from turning the House of Horrors, which she received as a gift from her grandfather, the Viennese Czech Swoboda, into a family villa. Helping her are her old friends, with the help of a magical clockwork mannequin, the witch Bertha, the charming Elvira and Dr Caligari. She arranges for notary Weber to come from Vienna to check that the terms of the gift agreement have been kept and that the attraction is fit for purpose...
Kačenka a zase ta strašidla
1993 · 6 votes
Movie5.9DramaComedyBlack-and-white comedy about two young people who want to lose, finally, their innocence, and about life in a very boring city of Brno ...
Movie7.0ComedyDramaBased on the popular television series Okresní přebor. As the title suggests, the film features the legendary figure of licensed coach Josef Hnátek. Since this man appeared in the series only as ashes scattered on the Houslice football field, the filmmakers decided to introduce him to viewers in his living form. The story of the feature film is set during his lifetime and explores the dilemma of a man for whom football is his whole life. Even more than life itself. The title role of the Houslice personality will be played by theater director, artistic director of Prague's Dejvické Theater, and occasional actor Miroslav Krobot.
Okresní přebor – Poslední zápas Pepika Hnátka
2012 · 13 votes
- MovieComedy
In flagranti
1993
Movie6.5FantasyComedyAn adaptation of the sixth book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld fantasy series, performed by Divadlo v Dlouhé. On Discworld, which is flat and travels through space on the back of a giant turtle, unimaginable things began to happen when three witches—Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick—became involved in royal politics. They did not like the cruel rule of Lord Felmet, who ascended the throne after murdering King Verence, who thus became a ghost.
Movie7.3FamilyDramaAs preteen, aspiring filmmaker Tomas trains his new camera’s lens on his own world, shocking family secrets around him come into sharp focus.
Movie4.0ComedyČenda and Jana don't have it easy in life. They're both unemployed, Čenda is up to his ears in debt, and the most frequent visitor to their home is the debt collector. But that's about to change thanks to a lottery ticket blessed by a priest. A fairy-tale win of 176 million crowns opens the door to a world of unlimited possibilities for the couple. But it also brings a lot of new friends who would like to get a big piece of the prize.
Štěstí je krásná věc
2020 · 10 votes
Movie5.0ComedyRadio correspondent Karel Beran returns briefly to Prague from the Middle East due to an anonymous tip, but a revolution suddenly breaks out in Kambur just then. To fulfill his duty, he fabricates live reports from his Vinohrady apartment, simulating the uprising’s sounds with kitchen appliances. When Czech Radio decides to send a support team, he faces an impossible choice: admit the deception or stage his own death.
Movie5.4HistoryAdventureA historical film that takes place on the eve of the thirty year war combines aspects of fairy-tales with historical dramas, fencing with a child heroes who find themselves in great dangers. We are in the year 1611 and mercenaries that had previously invaded Czech lands now have to withdraw before the Hungarian king's army. In this chaos a magical bottle, that fulfills the owner one single wish, appears among some fugitives - however after the fulfillment it has to be sold for half it's price to a new owner. The director Ludvík Ráža has created an attractive and surprisingly cruel film aimed not only at young viewers.
Movie3.4DramaRomanceIn a series of vignettes, a young woman ponders her role in life as she navigates expectations, barriers, and challenges with her loved ones.
Movie5.2DramaHistoryA communist journalist from Prague is sent to Ravensbruck concentration camp.
- Movie6.0Comedy
College student Marta decides to seal her relationship with Zdeněk with a secret wedding. All that remains is to announce this fact to both parents. The bride's parents are a very interesting couple - the strict mother, a teacher, is a big stickler for order, the father, whom the tender half affectionately calls "daddy", doesn't bother with anything and spends his time composing poems. The groom's parents are currently most concerned with how to get their daughter Marcela married in the most favorable way possible, whose idol in life is the singer Jiří Korn.
Sardinky, aneb Život jedné rodinky
1986 · 2 votes
MovieComedyA television recording of the stage adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel, produced by Divadlo v Dlouhé. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, the greatest witches on Discworld, set out to enjoy an evening at the Ankh-Morpork Opera, where their fellow Lancre native and potential third witch, Agnes Nulli, sings in the chorus. But strange things are happening at the Ankh-Morpork Opera House, and not just in the accounting department. Opera employees are falling dead from the fly loft, box number 8 cannot be sold because it has been reserved by a mysterious figure wearing a white mask, and the newly appointed director is receiving strange letters from a certain Ghost of the Opera.
- Movie4.3Drama
Film about racial problems in the society, love, family, people and their relations.
Movie7.0DramaHrích boha (God's Sin) is Agnieszka Holland's poetic vision of the world as a trap, based on the novel by Isaak Babel.
Movie7.5CrimeRadek Simek, the driver of a postal car, is shot dead on his regular route. The Investigators give up initial suspicions of robbery, because he carried no greater amount of money. Even questioning Honza Marek, another mail car driver, brings no result. When the circumstances are becoming more and more suspicious. Marek decides to track down the killer on his own.
Movie2.7DramaHlavní přelíčení
1971 · 3 votes
- MovieFamilyFantasy
Hádankář Vojta
1969
Movie8.0DramaA parable for the end of totalitarianism. Three protagonists - a high official, a secretary, and a border guard - representative of three generations (1948, 1968, 1988) are forced to confront their ideals and places in society through the events of one strange night.
Movie5.8FamilyFantasyPrincess Julia doesn't want to marry an old prince Hubert so she runs away from home. She meets two old magicians and join the circus, where she meets lovely Franta Kuldan and evil devil performer.
Series18
TV7.0ComedyBakaláři
1972 · 2 votes
TV6.4CrimeComedyPolda
2016 · 5 votes
TV6.0CrimeŽivot a doba soudce A. K.
2014 · 2 votes
TV7.1DramaWar & PoliticsBased on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Burešová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach’s sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.
TV8.1DramaMysterySvět pod hlavou
2017 · 9 votes
TV5.9CrimeDramaThe Inspector Hynek Budik as been assigned chief of police in the area on the outskirts of Prague, With detectives Martin Novacek an inexperienced rookie and the inspector Havlik will seek to solve difficult cases of murder.
TV7.0DramaF. L. Věk
1971 · 5 votes
TV8.8ComedyA comedy series set in the world of a rural football team, which follows one season of the SK Houslice football club.
TV3.0Stopy života
2013 · 1 votes
TV6.0DramaCrimeVraždy v kruhu
2015 · 4 votes
TV9.0FamilyDramaA story of a little girl Verka and her life during the beginning of WWII. Based on Vera Sládková novels.
TV8.0DramaWar & PoliticsByl jednou jeden dům
1975 · 6 votes
TV4.3ComedyCrimePoldové a nemluvně
2020 · 3 votes
- TV9.0Drama
Co teď a co potom?
1991 · 1 votes
TV7.0ComedyCo ste hasiči
2021 · 5 votes
TV4.2CrimeVodník is the fourth and penultimate series of the television miniseries from the Detectives of the Holy Trinity cycle. In her spare time, Marie Výrová independently investigates a case long closed by the police involving the incomprehensible murder of a small child on the outskirts of Olomouc, which took place more than twenty-five years ago. Disturbing testimony from a witness to the long-ago tragedy prompts Marie Výrová to revisit the hopeless case and attempt to clear the unjustly convicted perpetrator.
Vodník
2019 · 5 votes
- TVKids
TVDramaAfter a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?