Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)
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.
Director: Tony Britten
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Music
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 24, 2013
Cast
- John Hurt - Narrator (voice)
- Alex Lawther - Benjamin Britten
- Mykola Allen - Oliver Berthoud
- Bradley Hall - Peter Floud
- Jeremy Lloyd - David Layton
- Jake Mann - James Klugmann
- Christopher Theobald - Donald Maclean
- Paul Hands - George Howson
- Alastair Boag - Walter Greatorex
- Madeleine Brolly - Matron
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roger Bonnici
Editing: Ray Gotts
Production: Capriol Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
composer, biography, docudrama
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict about?
- 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.
- Who directed Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict was directed by Tony Britten.
- Who stars in Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict stars John Hurt, Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann.
- How long is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict is a Documentary, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict produced?
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
- The themes of Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.