Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Capriol Films
Languages
English
Cast
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Paul Hands
George Howson
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex
Madeleine Brolly
Matron
Christopher Scoular
Bishop of Norwich
Callum Chapman
Bernard Floud
Nick Stromberg
Roger Simon
Jack Gillett
Brian Simon
William Strong
Savory
