The Mystery of Dr Martinu
TV Movie · Music · Drama
Overview
A biopic of Czech composer Martinu in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.
Top Cast


Patrick Ryecart
Patrick Ryecart
Bohuslav Martinu
Patrick Ryecart
Bohuslav Martinu
Shauna Baird
Shauna Baird
Charlotte Martinu
Shauna Baird
Charlotte Martinu
Martin Friend
Martin Friend
Professor Mirisch
Martin Friend
Professor Mirisch
Hannah King
Hannah King
Slava
Hannah King
Slava


Mac McDonald
Mac McDonald
The Official
Mac McDonald
The Official


Dylan Brown
Dylan Brown
Jason
Dylan Brown
Jason
Nic Boothby
Nic Boothby
Martin
Nic Boothby
Martin
Mark Ardell
Mark Ardell
The Alien
Mark Ardell
The Alien
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