Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

5.5

1 hr 44 min

2013-05-24

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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.

Documentary

Drama

Music

Trailers

Characters

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

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