Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)

24/05/2013 (GB)
Documentary, Drama, Music
1h 44m

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.

  • Tony BrittenDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • composer
  • biography
  • docudrama

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

Benjamin Britten

Mykola Allen

Oliver Berthoud

Bradley Hall

Bradley Hall

Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd

Jeremy Lloyd

David Layton

Jake Mann

James Klugmann

Christopher Theobald

Donald Maclean

Paul Hands

George Howson

Alastair Boag

Walter Greatorex

Madeleine Brolly

Madeleine Brolly

Matron

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