Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

Storyline

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)

Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

Benjamin Britten

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Mykola Allen

Oliver Berthoud

Bradley Hall

Bradley Hall

Peter Floud

Jeremy Lloyd

Jeremy Lloyd

David Layton

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Jake Mann

James Klugmann

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Christopher Theobald

Donald Maclean

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Paul Hands

George Howson

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Alastair Boag

Walter Greatorex

Madeleine Brolly

Madeleine Brolly

Matron

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Christopher Scoular

Bishop of Norwich

Callum Chapman

Callum Chapman

Bernard Floud

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Nick Stromberg

Roger Simon

Jack Gillett

Jack Gillett

Brian Simon

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William Strong

Savory

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Oliver Mitchell

Marshall

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Will West

First Prefect

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Fergus Franklin

Second Prefect

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George Anderson

Third Prefect

Director

Tony Britten

Writers

Tony Britten

Status

Released

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