Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2013-12-11
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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
Oliver Mitchell
Marshall
Will West
First Prefect
Fergus Franklin
Second Prefect
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Britten
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Britten
- Original Title
- Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Capriol Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Britten
Tony Britten
Roger Bonnici
Ray Gotts
Katja Mordaunt, Tony Britten, Anwen Rees-Myers
Department Leadership Roster
Katja Mordaunt
Producer
Ray Gotts
Editor
Roger Bonnici
Director of Photography
Andrew Joslin
Costume Design
Emma Davis
Production Design
Tony Britten
Producer
Anwen Rees-Myers
Producer
Tony Britten
Director
Tony Britten
Writer
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What is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict about?
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.
Who directed Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict was directed by Tony Britten.
Who stars in Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?
The principal cast of Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict includes John Hurt, Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd.
When was Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict released and how long is it?
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.