Owen Wingrave (2001)

Cast

• Gerald Finley - Owen Wingrave
• Peter Savidge - Spencer Coyle
• Charlotte Hellekant - Kate Julian
• Josephine Barstow - Mrs Wingrave
• Martyn Hill - Gen. Sir Philip Wingrave
• Anne Dawson - Mrs Coyle
• Hilton Marlton - Lechmere
• Elizabeth Gale - Mrs Julian

Screenplay

• Henry James (Novel)
• Myfanwy Piper

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera, based on novel or book, pacifism, conscientious objector

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owen Wingrave about?

Margaret Williams directs this 2001 production of adaptation of Benjamin Britten's television opera based on a short story by Henry James. Performers featured include Gerald Finley, Peter Savidge and Josephine Barstow. The conductor is Kent Nagano. As pertinent now as then, OWEN WINGRAVE was composed by Benjamin Britten at the height of the Vietnam War. The opera poses the question: Is pacifism an act of cowardice? Or rather a desire to escape from the spiral of war and create world peace? To what extent do we determine our own futures? Should we let past events inform the decisions we make? Britten’s characters grapple with timeless issues in this gripping psychodrama.

Who directed Owen Wingrave?

Owen Wingrave was directed by Margaret Williams.

Who stars in Owen Wingrave?

Owen Wingrave stars Gerald Finley, Peter Savidge, Charlotte Hellekant, Josephine Barstow, Martyn Hill, Anne Dawson.

How long is Owen Wingrave?

Owen Wingrave has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).

What genre is Owen Wingrave?

Owen Wingrave is a Music, Drama, War film.

Where was Owen Wingrave produced?

Owen Wingrave was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Owen Wingrave?

The themes of Owen Wingrave include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.