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15/12/1963 TV Movie, Music, Drama 1h 1m
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Overview

Based on the Béla Bartók opera, Duke Bluebeard reluctantly and gradually uncovers the secrets of his psyche to his fourth wife, Judit, opening the seven doors of his castle to ultimately reveal his still living previous wives, among whom Judit must take her place.

  1. Michael Powell

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Norman Foster

    Bluebeard

  2. Ana Raquel Satre

    Judit

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-12-24
This is a beautifully photographed interpretation of the Bartók opera and thanks to the vision of Michael Powell and designer Hein Heckroth, it's a good one. It's all sang by Norman Foster ("Bluebeard") and Ana Raquel Satre - his latest (4th) wife "Judith" and set in his castle that were it not for the colour, would not have looked out of place in a Von Sternberg film. The couple are getting to know each other, and rather unwittingly "Judith" is interrogating her new husband about his life and what lies behind the seven doors of his home. As she progresses, she discovers his torture chamber, ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
German

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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