Synopsis
A dramatic portrait of the Czech composer. "A magnificent example of film making at its best, and most musical, too the visuals always served the music often in a very subtle way, nothing overstated A fine film that could lead to a revival of interest in Martinu's music" (John Warrack, Music critic of The Sunday Telegraph) "A most beautiful and moving film" (Vilem Tausky, Czech conductor) (First shown on BBC-2) Contributors Commentary: Anthony Burgess Narrator: Peter Hawkins Producer/Director: Anthony Wilkinson