Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
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.
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Cast
19 people
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Alien
V for Vendetta
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Known for
The End of the F***ing World
Alien: Earth
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud
Known for
Crusade in Jeans
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud
Known for
Spider
Far from the Madding Crowd
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Known for
School for Scoundrels
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Known for
A Young Doctor's Notebook
The Gold
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Paul Hands
George Howson
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex
Also in
Peter Warlock: Some Little Joy
Rest
Madeleine Brolly
Matron
Also in
Una
Christopher Scoular
Bishop of Norwich
Also in
An American Werewolf in London
Maelstrom
Callum Chapman
Bernard Floud
Also in
The R.I.P Man
Tony Britten Director · Roger Bonnici Cinematographer Ray Gotts Editor
First release May 24, 2013 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
Capriol Films
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · May 24, 2013
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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