Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)

5.5/10 • 104 min • Documentary Drama Music

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.

Cast

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Alex Lawther

Benjamin Britten

Bradley Hall

Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd

David Layton

Madeleine Brolly

Matron

Callum Chapman

Bernard Floud

Jack Gillett

Brian Simon

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