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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

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Documentary   Drama   Music
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2013-05-24
⌚ Running Time: 104 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.5

Beloved Cast

John Hurt original image
Narrator (voice)
John Hurt
Alex Lawther original image
Benjamin Britten
Alex Lawther
Mykola Allen original image
Oliver Berthoud
Mykola Allen
Bradley Hall original image
Peter Floud
Bradley Hall
Jeremy Lloyd original image
David Layton
Jeremy Lloyd
Jake Mann original image
James Klugmann
Jake Mann
Christopher Theobald original image
Donald Maclean
Christopher Theobald
Paul Hands original image
George Howson
Paul Hands
Alastair Boag original image
Walter Greatorex
Alastair Boag
Madeleine Brolly original image
Matron
Madeleine Brolly
Christopher Scoular original image
Bishop of Norwich
Christopher Scoular
Callum Chapman original image
Bernard Floud
Callum Chapman
Nick Stromberg original image
Roger Simon
Nick Stromberg
Jack Gillett original image
Brian Simon
Jack Gillett
William Strong original image
Savory
William Strong
Oliver Mitchell original image
Marshall
Oliver Mitchell
Will West original image
First Prefect
Will West
Fergus Franklin original image
Second Prefect
Fergus Franklin
George Anderson original image
Third Prefect
George Anderson

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