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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

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Drama

Music

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.

Date: 05/24/2013
Rating: 5.5
Cast: John Hurt, Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann, Christopher Theobald, Paul Hands, Alastair Boag, Madeleine Brolly, Christopher Scoular, Callum Chapman, Nick Stromberg, Jack Gillett, William Strong, Oliver Mitchell, Will West, Fergus Franklin, George Anderson

John Hurt John Hurt

Alex Lawther Alex Lawther

Mykola Allen

Bradley Hall Bradley Hall

Jeremy Lloyd Jeremy Lloyd

Jake Mann

Christopher Theobald

Paul Hands

Alastair Boag

Madeleine Brolly Madeleine Brolly

Christopher Scoular

Callum Chapman

Nick Stromberg

Jack Gillett Jack Gillett

William Strong

Oliver Mitchell

Will West

Fergus Franklin

George Anderson