Britten's Endgame
Synopsis
To mark the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, Britten’s Endgame explores the composer's creativity in the face of death. Those closest to him watched anxiously as he raced to complete his final opera, Death in Venice, in defiance of medical advice, tackling an edgy subject with many resonances in his own life. His eventual heart operation left him incapacitated and prematurely old and frail, yet somehow he rediscovered his creative urge to produce two late masterpieces. This is a rich and poignant film about Britten’s final years, and the impact of what Peter Pears called 'an evil opera'.
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January 21, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Bridcut
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bridcut
- Original Title
- Britten's Endgame
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Crux Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Bridcut
John Bridcut
Jonathan Partridge
Emma Tutty
Department Leadership Roster
John Bridcut
Director
Jonathan Partridge
Director of Photography
John Bridcut
Writer
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What is Britten's Endgame about?
To mark the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, Britten’s Endgame explores the composer's creativity in the face of death. Those closest to him watched anxiously as he raced to complete his final opera, Death in Venice, in defiance of medical advice, tackling an edgy subject with many resonances in his own life. His eventual heart operation left him incapacitated and prematurely old and frail, yet somehow he rediscovered his creative urge to produce two late masterpieces. This is a rich and poignant film about Britten’s final years, and the impact of what Peter Pears called 'an evil opera'.
Who directed Britten's Endgame?
Britten's Endgame was directed by John Bridcut.
Who stars in Britten's Endgame?
The principal cast of Britten's Endgame includes John Bridcut.
When was Britten's Endgame released and how long is it?
Britten's Endgame was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.