Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)

2013-05-24 United Kingdom 104 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

John Hurt is Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Alex Lawther is Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen is Oliver Berthoud
Oliver Berthoud
Bradley Hall is Peter Floud
Peter Floud
Jeremy Lloyd is David Layton
David Layton
Jake Mann is James Klugmann
James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald is Donald Maclean
Donald Maclean
Paul Hands is George Howson
George Howson
Alastair Boag is Walter Greatorex
Walter Greatorex
Madeleine Brolly is Matron
Matron
Christopher Scoular is Bishop of Norwich
Bishop of Norwich
Callum Chapman is Bernard Floud
Bernard Floud

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