Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

104 mins | Drama, Documentary, Music | May 24, 2013

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.

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

104 mins | Drama, Documentary, Music | May 24, 2013

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
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.
Producers Capriol Films
Original title Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Directors Tony Britten
Writers Tony Britten

Cast

John Hurt

as Narrator (voice)

Alex Lawther

as Benjamin Britten

Mykola Allen

as Oliver Berthoud

Bradley Hall

as Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd

as David Layton

Jake Mann

as James Klugmann

Christopher Theobald

as Donald Maclean

Paul Hands

as George Howson

Alastair Boag

as Walter Greatorex

Madeleine Brolly

as Matron

Christopher Scoular

as Bishop of Norwich

Callum Chapman

as Bernard Floud

Nick Stromberg

as Roger Simon

Jack Gillett

as Brian Simon

William Strong

as Savory

Oliver Mitchell

as Marshall

Will West

as First Prefect

Fergus Franklin

as Second Prefect

George Anderson

as Third Prefect