BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE, Bartok - Sass, Kovats, Solti - 1981 TV, Original Hungarian, English subtitles.

A sinister and philosophic story of Judit opening seven doors in the Bluebeard’s castle. Solti, Sass and Kovacs merged fine interpretation with non-opera acting. Unusual sets make this film somewhat surreal. Details below. Subtitles verified against the Hungarian original. Judit - SYLVIA SASS Duke - KOLOS KOVACS Music - Bela Bartok Libretto - Bela Balazs London Philarmonic Orchestra Conductor - GEORG SOLTI Staging and direction - MIKLOS SZINETAR