Bartók (1964)
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 50M
Director : Ken Russell
Writer : Ken Russell
Synopsis
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.
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