BLUEBEARDS 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 nonopera 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