Gyökerek - Roots DVD 2005: A Documentary on Béla Bartók's Life and Art HDVD 

Product Details

• UPC: 5991813238856
• Catalog Number: HDVD 32388
• Format: DVD, Region 0 PAL (Used – LIKE NEW condition)
• Country of Manufacture: Hungary
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Documentary, Classical, Biographical
• Style: Complete review of Bartók's personal and artistic development
• Audio: Hungarian 2.0, English 2.0
• Subtitles: Hungarian, English, German, French
• Runtime: 180 minutes
• Label: Hungaroton Classic

Overview

English

Gyökerek - Roots is a groundbreaking documentary film that offers a complete review of Béla Bartók’s personal and artistic evolution. Directed by István Gaál and produced by Judit Várbíró, the film presents a unique, genre-defying narrative through the integration of carefully chosen images, Bartók’s own letters and studies, and his music. Notably, the film omits conventional commentary and talking heads, allowing the composer's own words and the profound visual imagery to speak for themselves. As noted by K. Csala in The Hungarian Quarterly (Spring 2002), this three-part masterpiece creates its own genre. The film’s serene visual style not only reflects Bartók’s emotional isolation but also invites viewers to experience his inner world in an intimate and contemplative manner.

Hungarian

A Gyökerek egy úttörő filmes alkotás, amely Bartók Béla életművét és személyes fejlődését mutatja be teljes körűen, olyan módon, ahogyan korábban még soha nem készült rá film vagy televíziós alkotás. Gaál István rendezésében és Várbíró Judit forgalmazásával a film Bartók művein keresztül bontakoztatja ki a zeneszerző szellemi, emberi fejlődését és azt a gazdag, mesteri képi világot, amely a megélt realitásokat idézi fel. A narratíva a szerző levelei, feljegyzései és zenéi segítségével meséli el az életét, anélkül, hogy közvetlen kommentárt vagy szakértői beszédet tartalmazna, így tükrözve Bartók érzelmi elszigeteltségét.

German

Gyökerek – Roots ist ein bahnbrechender Dokumentarfilm, der das gesamte künstlerische und persönliche Schaffen von Béla Bartók beleuchtet. Unter der Regie von István Gaál und mit der Produktion von Judit Várbíró erzählt der Film auf einzigartige Weise, ohne zusätzliche Sprecher oder Experteninterviews. Stattdessen verweben die Bilder, Bartóks Briefe und Studien sowie seine Musik zu einem Genre, das für sich selbst spricht. Diese ruhige, visuell eindrucksvolle Darstellung spiegelt nicht nur Bartóks emotionale Isolation wider, sondern lädt den Zuschauer auch ein, seine innere Welt intensiv und nachdenklich zu erleben.

Product Features

• Innovative Narrative Structure:
  The film uniquely blends visuals, Bartók’s personal writings, and his music to provide an immersive and contemplative portrayal of his development.
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• Authentic Content:
  Using only the words Bartók himself penned combined with carefully curated images and his music, the film avoids extraneous commentary, preserving a visual calm that reflects the composer's inner solitude.

• Multilingual Accessibility:
  Enjoy audio in both Hungarian and English 2.0, with subtitles available in Hungarian, English, German, and French, making it accessible to an international audience.

• High-Definition Presentation:
  Presented on a Region 0 PAL DVD in used LIKE NEW condition, ensuring excellent visual and audio quality.

• Comprehensive Run-Time:
  At 180 minutes, the documentary is divided into three parts, offering an in-depth exploration of Bartók's life and artistic journey.

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Interesting Facts

• Genre-Defying Approach:
  Gyökerek does not conform to traditional documentary formats. With no commentary from on-screen experts, the film creates its own genre by letting Bartók’s own words—in the form of letters and studies—and his music narrate his life story.

• Emotional Visual Calm:
  Critics such as P. Griffiths (The Hungarian Quarterly, Spring 2002) noted that the film’s absence of “talking heads” produces an unusual visual calm that mirrors Bartók’s reputed emotional isolation.

• Authentic Collaboration:
  The film features contributions from notable performers and experts, including Márta Sebestyén and others, reflecting the multifaceted impact of Bartók’s legacy on Hungarian, Romanian, and Slovak musical traditions.

• In-Depth Historical Perspective:
  The screenplay, based entirely on Bartók’s own writings, provides a personal and unmediated glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century’s greatest composers.

Production & Credits

• Director: István Gaál
• Screenplay: Based on letters and writings of Béla Bartók; written by István Gaál and Judit Várbíró
• Producer: Judit Várbíró
• Narrator: Robin Dalglish (English narration); Hungarian narration provided by Szakácsi Sándor
• Musical Advisor: Sándor Kovács
• Notable Participants: Márta Sebestyén, Berta Bereczky, Zoltán Juhász, Anikó Báres, Zoltán Kiss, Marica Moldován, and numerous performers representing Bartók’s Hungarian, Romanian, and Slovak musical heritage.

Publishers

Released by Hungaroton Classic, this documentary DVD stands as an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and art of Béla Bartók. It is celebrated not only for its historical and artistic insight but also for its innovative narrative technique that relies solely on Bartók’s personal writings, images, and music.

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