Britten's Endgame (2015)
To mark the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, Britten’s Endgame explores the composer's creativity in the face of death. Those closest to him watched anxiously as he raced to complete his final opera, Death in Venice, in defiance of medical advice, tackling an edgy subject with many resonances in his own life. His eventual heart operation left him incapacitated and prematurely old and frail, yet somehow he rediscovered his creative urge to produce two late masterpieces. This is a rich and poignant film about Britten’s final years, and the impact of what Peter Pears called 'an evil opera'.
Director: John Bridcut
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Cast
- John Bridcut - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jonathan Partridge
Production: Crux Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britten's Endgame about?
- To mark the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, Britten’s Endgame explores the composer's creativity in the face of death. Those closest to him watched anxiously as he raced to complete his final opera, Death in Venice, in defiance of medical advice, tackling an edgy subject with many resonances in his own life. His eventual heart operation left him incapacitated and prematurely old and frail, yet somehow he rediscovered his creative urge to produce two late masterpieces. This is a rich and poignant film about Britten’s final years, and the impact of what Peter Pears called 'an evil opera'.
- Who directed Britten's Endgame?
- Britten's Endgame was directed by John Bridcut.
- Who stars in Britten's Endgame?
- Britten's Endgame stars John Bridcut.
- How long is Britten's Endgame?
- Britten's Endgame has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Britten's Endgame?
- Britten's Endgame is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Britten's Endgame produced?
- Britten's Endgame was produced in United Kingdom.