Benediction
“Love is never still.”
Synopsis
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-10
Top Cast
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Jack Lowden
Siegfried Sassoon
Peter Capaldi
Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
Simon Russell Beale
Robbie Ross
Jeremy Irvine
Ivor Novello
Calam Lynch
Stephen Tennant
Tom Blyth
Glen Byam Shaw
Kate Phillips
Hester Gatty
Gemma Jones
Hester Gatty (Older)
Geraldine James
Theresa Thornycroft
Ben Daniels
Dr. Rivers
Edmund Kingsley
Rex Whistler
Harry Lawtey
Bobby Andrews
Anton Lesser
Stephen Tennant (Older)
Lia Williams
Edith Sitwell
Suzanne Bertish
Lady Ottoline Morrell
Jude Akuwudike
Priest
Joanna Bacon
Lady Sybil Colefax
Matthew Tennyson
Wilfred Owen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$847K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Davies
- Original Title
- Benediction
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $847K
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Creative England, EMU Films, Reiver Pictures, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment, Lipsync Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Davies
Terence Davies
Nicola Daley
Alex Mackie
Margarethe Baillou, Lizzie Francke, Norman Merry, Rose Garnett, Paul Ashton
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Mackie
Editor
Nicola Daley
Director of Photography
Annie Symons
Costume Design
Andy Harris
Production Design
John Paul Docherty
Visual Effects Supervisor
Terence Davies
Writer
Terence Davies
Director
Michael Elliott
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benediction
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What is Benediction about?
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Who directed Benediction?
Benediction was directed by Terence Davies.
Who stars in Benediction?
The principal cast of Benediction includes Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy Irvine, Calam Lynch.
When was Benediction released and how long is it?
Benediction was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
How much did Benediction make at the box office?
Benediction grossed $847K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benediction?
Benediction holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).