

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
1 hour 44 minutes2013-05-24
5.5
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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.
Cast

John Hurt
Narrator (voice)

Alex Lawther
Benjamin Britten

Mykola Allen
Oliver Berthoud

Bradley Hall
Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd
David Layton

Jake Mann
James Klugmann

Christopher Theobald
Donald Maclean

Paul Hands
George Howson

Alastair Boag
Walter Greatorex

Madeleine Brolly
Matron

Christopher Scoular
Bishop of Norwich

Callum Chapman
Bernard Floud

Nick Stromberg
Roger Simon

Jack Gillett
Brian Simon

William Strong
Savory

Oliver Mitchell
Marshall

Will West
First Prefect

Fergus Franklin
Second Prefect
