Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

5.5

104m

2013

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.

Starring

John Hurt, Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann, Christopher Theobald, Paul Hands, Alastair Boag, Madeleine Brolly

Directed By

Tony Britten