Movie Description
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
(2013)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tony Britten
- Producer : Katja Mordaunt,Tony Britten,Anwen Rees-Myers
- Writer : Tony Britten
- Editor : Ray Gotts
- Cast : John Hurt,Alex Lawther,Mykola Allen,Bradley Hall,Jeremy Lloyd,Jake Mann,Christopher Theobald,Paul Hands,Alastair Boag,Madeleine Brolly,Christopher Scoular,Callum Chapman,Nick Stromberg,Jack Gillett,William Strong,Oliver Mitchell,Will West,Fergus Franklin,George Anderson
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Benjamin Britten
Oliver Berthoud
Peter Floud
David Layton
James Klugmann
Donald Maclean
George Howson
Walter Greatorex
Matron
Bishop of Norwich
Bernard Floud
Roger Simon
Brian Simon
Savory
Marshall
First Prefect
Second Prefect
Third Prefect
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Facts
Original TitleBenjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Status Released
Release Information
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2013-05-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 44m
Homepagehttp://www.benjaminbrittenfilm.co.uk/
Production CompaniesCapriol Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Drama
- Music