Britten: Nocturne
“Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten”
Synopsis
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
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Britten - Nocturne (Full Documentary) Tony Palmer Films
Type: Clip • Published 2022-04-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2013
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Britten: Nocturne
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Benjamin Britten
Tony Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Editor
Tony Palmer
Director
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What is Britten: Nocturne about?
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
Who directed Britten: Nocturne?
Britten: Nocturne was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Britten: Nocturne?
The principal cast of Britten: Nocturne includes Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Galina Vishnevskaya, John Culshaw, Mstislav Rostropovich.
When was Britten: Nocturne released and how long is it?
Britten: Nocturne was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Britten: Nocturne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Britten: Nocturne was composed by Benjamin Britten.