Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2013-05-24
Runtime: 104 mins
Director: Tony Britten
Writer: Tony Britten
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, Drama, Music
Original title: Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Production Companies: Capriol Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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
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