War Requiem (1989)
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
Director: Derek Jarman
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 6, 1989
Cast
- Nathaniel Parker - Wilfred Owen
- Tilda Swinton - The Nurse
- Laurence Olivier - The Old Soldier
- Patricia Hayes - Mother
- Rohan McCullough - Enemy Mother
- Nigel Terry - Abraham
- Owen Teale - The Unknown Soldier
- Sean Bean - The German Soldier
- Alex Jennings - Blinded Soldier
- Claire Davenport - Ward Sister/Britannia
Screenplay
Music: Benjamin Britten
Cinematography: Richard Greatrex
Editing: Rick Elgood
Production: Liberty Film Sales, Anglo International Films, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is War Requiem about?
- During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
- Who directed War Requiem?
- War Requiem was directed by Derek Jarman.
- Who stars in War Requiem?
- War Requiem stars Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes, Rohan McCullough, Nigel Terry.
- How long is War Requiem?
- War Requiem has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is War Requiem?
- War Requiem is a War, Drama film.
- Where was War Requiem produced?
- War Requiem was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of War Requiem?
- The themes of War Requiem include: The Horror of War and Humanity.