Benjamin Britten - Peace and Conflict
Andrew Midgley
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Andrew Midgley
Synopsis
This drama documentary for cinema explores the pacifism that was such a powerful influence on composer Benjamin Britten’s life and work.
The story begins in 1929 at Gresham’s School in Norfolk, England. Our young actors take us into a world where social and political issues are actively addressed and young Ben Britten’s hatred of all things militaristic is formed.
As we explore the music that illustrated that hatred throughout his life, illustrated by new performances and unique observations from experts and friends, we frequently return to dramatic interludes at Gresham’s, which cement the narrative – spoken by legendary actor John Hurt.
The transcendent music of the War Requiem accompanies the climax of the film, before we return to Gresham’s School 2012. http://www.benjaminbrittenfilm.co.uk
Details
- Year
- 2013
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 105 mins
- Format
- Digital
- Director
- Tony Britten
- Producer
- Tony Britten, Katja Mordaunt, Anwen Rees-Myers
- Editor
- Ray Gotts
- Screenwriter
- Tony Britten
- Director of Photography
- Roger Bonnici
- Production Designer
- Emma Davis
- Sound
- Jonathan Blagrove
- Principal Cast
- Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann, Christopher Theobald, John Hurt, Raphael Wallfisch, Iain Burnside, James Gilchrist, Gerard Collett
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 10th December 2013
