Curlew River
Synopsis
A spellbinding film of Benjamin Britten's hauntingly beautiful chamber opera, Curlew River, made to celebrates its 60th anniversary. The standout cast is led by internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge, as the Madwoman, in a performance lauded as 'heart-wrenchingly poignant', alongside the towering presence of Sir Willard White as the Abbott. Set in the ancient Fenlands of East Anglia, the parable's deeply evocative story tells of a broken woman driven to despair as she searches for her missing child along the banks of the Curlew River. This groundbreaking film interweaves live performance with filming in the Fenlands, framing the action along the hidden paths, on the waterways and under the huge skies of Suffolk's timeless landscape.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Best
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Curlew River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Ad Lib Productions Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Best
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Best
Director
Benjamin Britten
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curlew River
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What is Curlew River about?
A spellbinding film of Benjamin Britten's hauntingly beautiful chamber opera, Curlew River, made to celebrates its 60th anniversary. The standout cast is led by internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge, as the Madwoman, in a performance lauded as 'heart-wrenchingly poignant', alongside the towering presence of Sir Willard White as the Abbott. Set in the ancient Fenlands of East Anglia, the parable's deeply evocative story tells of a broken woman driven to despair as she searches for her missing child along the banks of the Curlew River. This groundbreaking film interweaves live performance with filming in the Fenlands, framing the action along the hidden paths, on the waterways and under the huge skies of Suffolk's timeless landscape.
Who directed Curlew River?
Curlew River was directed by Dominic Best.
Who stars in Curlew River?
The principal cast of Curlew River includes Ian Bostridge, Marcus Farnsworth, Duncan Rock, Willard White.
When was Curlew River released and how long is it?
Curlew River was released in 2024 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Curlew River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curlew River was composed by Benjamin Britten.