Bela Bartók

Bela Bartók 1964 Directed by Ken Russell

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.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company BBC

Release Date 24 May 1964

50 mins

Cast

Boris Ranevsky Bartók

Pauline Boty Prostitute

Sandor Elès Bluebeard

Peter Brett Bluebeard

Rosalind Watkins Judith

Huw Wheldon Narrator

Crew

Director

Ken Russell

Writer

Ken Russell

Producer

David E. Jones

Editor

Allan Tyrer

Camera Operator

Charles Parnall