Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

2013
1h 44m
5.5

5.5/10

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Overview

A feature film about Benjamin Britten, released as part of the 100 year celebrations of his birth. Britten is the most performed British composer worldwide. This film premiered at Gresham's School, which he attended, and focuses on how his life-long pacifism influenced his life and music. Written and directed by Tony Britten (In Love With Alama Cogan), narrated by John Hurt and with a superb cast of young people, including many supporting roles taken by students of Gresham's School, the film weaves dramatisation with a documentary narrative.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Capriol Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 24, 2013
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2543298
Website Visit Site

Cast

John Hurt
John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Alex Lawther
Alex Lawther

Benjamin Britten

Mykola Allen
Mykola Allen

Oliver Berthoud

Bradley Hall
Bradley Hall

Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd
Jeremy Lloyd

David Layton

Jake Mann
Jake Mann

James Klugmann

Christopher Theobald
Christopher Theobald

Donald Maclean

Paul Hands
Paul Hands

George Howson

Alastair Boag
Alastair Boag

Walter Greatorex

Madeleine Brolly
Madeleine Brolly

Matron

Christopher Scoular
Christopher Scoular

Bishop of Norwich

Callum Chapman
Callum Chapman

Bernard Floud

Key Crew

Katja Mordaunt
Producer
Tony Britten
Producer
Anwen Rees-Myers
Producer
Tony Britten
Director
Tony Britten
Writer