Gloriana
Synopsis
Phyllida Lloyd's acclaimed adaptation for film of the opera that Benjamin Britten wrote for the celebrations of the Queen's coronation in 1953, based on the Opera North revival of a work now recognised to be one of the composer's great achievements. Paul Daniel conducts the English Northern Sinfonia, with a cast inspired by electrifying performances from Josephine Barstow and Tom Randall as Elizabeth I and Essex.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phyllida Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Britten, William Plomer
- Original Title
- Gloriana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phyllida Lloyd
Benjamin Britten, William Plomer
Department Leadership Roster
Phyllida Lloyd
Director
Benjamin Britten
Writer
William Plomer
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What is Gloriana about?
Phyllida Lloyd's acclaimed adaptation for film of the opera that Benjamin Britten wrote for the celebrations of the Queen's coronation in 1953, based on the Opera North revival of a work now recognised to be one of the composer's great achievements. Paul Daniel conducts the English Northern Sinfonia, with a cast inspired by electrifying performances from Josephine Barstow and Tom Randall as Elizabeth I and Essex.
Who directed Gloriana?
Gloriana was directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Who stars in Gloriana?
The principal cast of Gloriana includes Josephine Barstow.
When was Gloriana released and how long is it?
Gloriana was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.