Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Released: May 24, 2013Runtime: 104 min
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.
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- John Hurtas Self - Narrator
- Joseph Horovitzas Self - interviewee, Royal College of Music
- Simon Kinderas Self - interviewee, history teacher, Greshams School
- Sue Phippsas Self - interviewee, Benjamin Britten's agent
- Raphael Wallfischas Self - interviewee, also performer - cellist
- Iain Burnsideas Self - interviewee, also performer - pianist
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John Hurt
as Self - Narrator
Joseph Horovitz
as Self - interviewee, Royal College of Music
Simon Kinder
as Self - interviewee, history teacher, Greshams School
Sue Phipps
as Self - interviewee, Benjamin Britten's agent
Raphael Wallfisch
as Self - interviewee, also performer - cellist
Iain Burnside
as Self - interviewee, also performer - pianist
Anita Lasker Wallfisch
as Self - interviewee
Alex Lawther
as Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen
as Oliver Berthoud
Bradley Hall
as Peter Floud
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