Omnibus (1967)

The Ken Russell Festival (3): Bela Bartok (1964) (1x34)

Air date: Jul 09, 1968

Michael Caine introduces the third of four programmes devoted to the early films from television's prize-winning director. Both old film and specially shot material are combined with Bartok's music to reconstruct scenes from the composer's life and to explore the well-springs of his musical inspiration. The film also includes specially staged sequences from The Miraculous Mandarin and Duke Bluebeard's Castle. The commentary is by Huw Wheldon. (Next Tuesday: "Elgar") Contributors Presenter: Michael Caine Narrator: Huw Wheldon Director: Ken Russell