Zorka Janů

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

12Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 9, 1921

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Zorka Janů reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Zorka Janů's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Zorka Janů remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in School Is the Foundation of Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Zorka Janů Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Zorka Janů's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

School Is the Foundation of Life (1938) movie poster

★8.3

School Is the Foundation of Life: Seventh form pupils at a grammar school in Přívlaky are preparing for a secondary school sports competition. Class creep

School Is the Foundation of Life

1938•Comedy

★7.5

★7.5

Kluci na řece: On the banks of the Otava River stands a manor house that a group of boys find very mysterious. After visiting it, the b

Kluci na řece

1944•Comedy

★7.0

From the Bohemian Mills (1941) movie poster

★7.0

From the Bohemian Mills: You will meet the family of the miller Kaliba, who is proud not only of his mill, but also of the family tradition, acco

From the Bohemian Mills

1941•Comedy

★6.5

The Guild of the Kutná Hora Virgins (1938) movie poster

★6.5

The Guild of the Kutná Hora Virgins: A morally questionable lord comes to the aid of a working class man who is to be executed for speaking out about thievin

The Guild of the Kutná Hora Virgins

1938•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Girls, Stand Fast!: Emanuel Pokorný, a bachelor, is to join a rural church school as a professor. Before leaving, however, he finds an infan

Girls, Stand Fast!

1937•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zorka Janů.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1944	Kluci na řece	Helenka	Super Hit	Similar →
1941	From the Bohemian Mills	Liduška	Hit	Similar →
1940	Minulost Jany Kosinové	Vlasta	Flop	Similar →
1940	Burian the Liar	Countess Karla	Average	Similar →
1940	Pacientka dr. Hegla	Ela Heglová	Flop	Similar →
1940	Čekanky	Jiřina Krátká	Flop	Similar →
1939	Fiery Summer	Červená Klárka	Flop	Similar →
1939	Tulák Macoun	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	School Is the Foundation of Life	septimánka Jiřina Nováková	Super Hit	Similar →
1938	The Guild of the Kutná Hora Virgins	-	Hit	Similar →
1937	Girls, Stand Fast!	-	Hit	Similar →
1933	Madla from the Brickworks	-	Flop	Similar →

Zorka Janů - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Zorka Janů?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zorka Janů is "School Is the Foundation of Life" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Zorka Janů acted in?

Zorka Janů has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Zorka Janů?

Other notable films include "Kluci na řece", "From the Bohemian Mills", and "The Guild of the Kutná Hora Virgins".