Painstakingly restored 1963 version: Offers a fresh, high-definition viewing experience of a lost classic film
Original cast and production design: Features performances and visuals from the 1963 premiere
Limited English subtitles: Enhances accessibility for English-speaking audiences
Newly recorded interviews and documentaries: Provides behind-the-scenes insights from director Michael Powell
Optional English audio track: Allows for easy listening and cultural context
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Michael Powell directs this stunning adaptation of Bartok’s opera, painstakingly restored and available on Blu-ray for the very first time.
Discover a ‘lost’ masterpiece from acclaimed director Michael Powell (The Red Shoes and Peeping Tom), with this stunning adaptation of Béla Bartok’s expressionist opera.
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