Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Release Date: 2013-05-24
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.
Rating: 5.5 / 10
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
Crew
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Roger Bonnici - Director of Photography
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Tony Britten - Producer
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Katja Mordaunt - Producer
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Anwen Rees-Myers - Producer
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Amanda Atkins - Associate Producer
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