Béla Bartók's place in the universal musical history of the world is known and understood by everyone. However, do we know Béla Bartók's personality, his relationship with his country and the world, his human character? The documentary of József Sipos tries to answer what the world-famous master was like as a private person, a patriot, a public figure and a global citizen. We learn how society relates to the geniuses who seek to shape and shape our world, especially in tragic historical times. In the film, we get to know the special and sad story of his father with the help of Péter Bartók, but we also get an insight into the composer's correspondence, his diary and the writings of contemporary critics.