The Mystery of Dr Martinu

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The Mystery of Dr Martinu

1993

1h 1m

5.8(6 votes)

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Overview

This biographical film of Czech composer Martinu is in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.

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8 members

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Patrick Ryecart

Bohuslav Martinu

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Shauna Baird

Charlotte Martinu

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Martin Friend

Professor Mirisch

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Hannah King

Slava

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Mac McDonald

The Official

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Dylan Brown

Jason

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Nic Boothby

Martin

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Mark Ardell

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