Benjamin Britten - Peace and Conflict
Synopsis
The story begins in 1929 at Gresham’s School in Norfolk, England. Our young actors take us into a world where social and political issues are actively addressed and young Ben Britten’s hatred of all things militaristic is formed.
As we explore the music that illustrated that hatred throughout his life, illustrated by new performances and unique observations from experts and friends, we frequently return to dramatic interludes at Gresham’s, which cement the narrative – spoken by legendary actor John Hurt.
The transcendent music of the War Requiem accompanies the climax of the film, before we return to Gresham’s School 2012.
Details
- Year
- 2013
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 105 mins
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Tony Britten
- Producer
- Tony Britten, Katja Mordaunt, Anwen Rees-Myers
- Editor
- Ray Gotts
- Screenwriter
- Tony Britten
- Director of Photography
- Roger Bonnici
- Production Designer
- Emma Davis
- Sound
- Jonathan Blagrove
- Principal cast
- Alex Lawther, Mykola Allen, Bradley Hall, Jeremy Lloyd, Jake Mann, Christopher Theobald, John Hurt, Raphael Wallfisch, Iain Burnside, James Gilchrist, Gerard Collett
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Capriol Films Ltd
The Coach House35 High Street
Holt
Norfolk
NR25 6BN
Tel: +44 (0) 1263 712600
Sales Company
Reiner Moritz
Poorhouse International Ltd17-18 Margaret Street
London, W1W 8RP
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