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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music

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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)

105 min | Biography, Drama, Music

This drama documentary for cinema explores the pacifism that was such a powerful influence on composer Benjamin Britten's life and work. The story begins in 1929 at Gresham's School in Norfolk, England. Our young actors take us into a ...See moreThis drama documentary for cinema explores the pacifism that was such a powerful influence on composer Benjamin Britten's life and work. 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. Written by Anonymous See less

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33 cast members

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John Hurt Self - Narrator Self - Narrator See fewer	1984 (1984)
Joseph Horovitz Self - interviewee, Royal College of Music Self - interviewee, Royal College of Music See fewer	Lillie (1978)
Simon Kinder Self - interviewee, history teacher, Greshams School Self - interviewee, history teacher, Greshams School See fewer	Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)
Sue Phipps Self - interviewee, Benjamin Britten's agent Self - interviewee, Benjamin Britten's agent See fewer	The South Bank Show (1978)
Raphael Wallfisch Self - interviewee, also performer - cellist (as Raphael Wallisch) Self - interviewee, also performer - cellist (as Raphael Wallisch) See fewer	Summer in February (2013)
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Fergus Franklin Second Prefect Second Prefect See fewer	Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict (2013)
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