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.
Title | Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict |
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Year | 2013 |
Genre | Documentary, Drama, Music |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | Capriol Films |
Cast | John Hurt, Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann |
Crew | Roger Bonnici (Director of Photography), Tony Britten (Producer), Katja Mordaunt (Producer), Anwen Rees-Myers (Producer), Amanda Atkins (Associate Producer), Ray Gotts (Editor) |
Keyword | composer, biography, docudrama |
Release | May 24, 2013 |
Runtime | 104 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 5.50 / 10 by 1 users |
Popularity | 1 |
Budget | 0 |
Revenue | 0 |
Language | English |