Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Documentary
Drama
Music
Lenguage:104 min
Duration:en
Release date:May 24, 2013
Calificacion:5.5
Description:
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.
Cast
John HurtNarrator (voice)
Alex LawtherBenjamin Britten
Mykola AllenOliver Berthoud
Bradley HallPeter Floud
Jeremy LloydDavid Layton
Jake MannJames Klugmann
Christopher TheobaldDonald Maclean
Paul HandsGeorge Howson
Alastair BoagWalter Greatorex
Madeleine BrollyMatron