The Mystery of Dr Martinu

This Ken Russell's biopic about Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) takes the form of a psychological detective story. Using a kaleidoscope of images and references, Russell searches out the Czech composer's influences and obsessions, and traces his quest for a true voice. He conjures up Martinu’s inner-life and dreams and dramatises episodes with his wife and colleagues in Czechoslovakia, Paris and the USA. Patrick Ryecart features as Martinu and Hannah King as Slava.