
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Documentary · Drama · Music
Overview
A feature film about Benjamin Britten, released as part of the 100 year celebrations of his birth. Britten is the most performed British composer worldwide. This film premiered at Gresham's School, which he attended, and focuses on how his life-long pacifism influenced his life and music. Written and directed by Tony Britten (In Love With Alama Cogan), narrated by John Hurt and with a superb cast of young people, including many supporting roles taken by students of Gresham's School, the film weaves dramatisation with a documentary narrative.
Top Cast


John Hurt
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)


Alex Lawther
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud
Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud


Bradley Hall
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud
Bradley Hall
Peter Floud


Jeremy Lloyd
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton
Jake Mann
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Jake Mann
James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean
Paul Hands
Paul Hands
George Howson
Paul Hands
George Howson
Alastair Boag
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex
Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex


Madeleine Brolly
Madeleine Brolly
Matron
Madeleine Brolly
Matron
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