Bela Bartók (1964)
A portrait of the life and work of the great Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, exploring both his music and his passionate interest in his country's folklore.
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 24, 1964
Cast
- Boris Ranevsky - Bartók
- Pauline Boty - Prostitute
- Sandor Elès - Bluebeard
- Peter Brett - Bluebeard
- Rosalind Watkins - Judith
- Huw Wheldon - Narrator
Screenplay
- Ken Russell (Screenplay)
Editing: Allan Tyrer
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
composer, refugee, hungary, surreal, biography, historical, avant-garde, nazism, 1940s
More Films by Director: Ken Russell
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bela Bartók about?
- A portrait of the life and work of the great Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, exploring both his music and his passionate interest in his country's folklore.
- Who directed Bela Bartók?
- Bela Bartók was directed by Ken Russell.
- Who stars in Bela Bartók?
- Bela Bartók stars Boris Ranevsky, Pauline Boty, Sandor Elès, Peter Brett, Rosalind Watkins, Huw Wheldon.
- How long is Bela Bartók?
- Bela Bartók has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Bela Bartók?
- Bela Bartók is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bela Bartók produced?
- Bela Bartók was produced in United Kingdom.