Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

6.7 / 10 | 1h 45m | United Kingdom
2013 | Biography | Drama | Music
This drama documentary for cinema explores the pacifism that was such a powerful influence on composer Benjamin Britten's life and work. The story begins in 1929 at Gresham's School in Norfolk, England. Our young actors take us into a world where social and political issues are actively addressed and young Ben Britten's hatred of all things militaristic is formed. As we explore the music that illustrated that hatred throughout his life, illustrated by new performances and unique observations from experts and friends, we frequently return to dramatic interludes at Gresham's, which cement the narrative - spoken by legendary actor John Hurt. The transcendent music of the War Requiem accompanies the climax of the film, before we return to Gresham's School 2012.

Cast List (20)

Tony Britten
Tony Britten
Director
John Hurt
John Hurt
Self - Narrator
Alex Lawther
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Bradley Hall
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud
Jeremy Lloyd
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Madeleine Brolly
Madeleine Brolly
Matron
Christopher Scoular
Christopher Scoular
Bishop of Norwich
Raphael Wallfisch
Raphael Wallfisch
Self - interviewee, also performer - cellist
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch
Self - interviewee
Mykola Allen
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud
Paul Hands
Paul Hands
George Hawson
Callum Chapman
Callum Chapman
Bernard Floud
Joseph Horovitz
Joseph Horovitz
Self - interviewee, Royal College of Music
Simon Kinder
Simon Kinder
Self - interviewee, history teacher, Greshams School
Sue Phipps
Sue Phipps
Self - interviewee, Benjamin Britten's agent
Iain Burnside
Iain Burnside
Self - interviewee, also performer - pianist
Jake Mann
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Alastair Boag
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex
Tony Britten
Tony Britten
Writer

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