Backdrop

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.

2013 |1h 44m |  Documentary, Drama, Music

Videos

Cast

cast

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

cast

Alex Lawther

Benjamin Britten

cast

Bradley Hall

Peter Floud

cast

Jeremy Lloyd

David Layton

cast

Madeleine Brolly

Matron

cast

Jack Gillett

Brian Simon

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-