Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

5.5 | 2013-05-24 | Documentary 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.

Featured Crew

Roger Bonnici Director of Photography
Tony Britten Producer
Katja Mordaunt Producer
Anwen Rees-Myers Producer
Amanda Atkins Associate Producer
Ray Gotts Editor
Emma Davis Production Design
Eileen Aldous Art Direction
Andrew Joslin Costume Design
Suzanne Jansen Makeup Designer

Cast

John Hurt
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Alex Lawther
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud
Bradley Hall
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud
Jeremy Lloyd
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Jake Mann
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Paul Hands
Paul Hands
George Howson
Alastair Boag
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex

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