Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2013-05-24
Runtime: 104 minutes
Director: Tony Britten
Top Cast
- John Hurt as Narrator (voice)
- Alex Lawther as Benjamin Britten
- Mykola Allen as Oliver Berthoud
- Bradley Hall as Peter Floud
- Jeremy Lloyd as David Layton
- Jake Mann as James Klugmann
- Christopher Theobald as Donald Maclean
- Paul Hands as George Howson
- Alastair Boag as Walter Greatorex
- Madeleine Brolly as Matron
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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