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.
Genre : DocumentaryDramaMusic
Runtime : 104 mins
Release Date : 2013-05-24
(Narrator (voice))
(Benjamin Britten)
(Oliver Berthoud)
(Peter Floud)
(David Layton)
(James Klugmann)
(Donald Maclean)
(George Howson)
(Walter Greatorex)
(Matron)
(Bishop of Norwich)
(Bernard Floud)
(Roger Simon)
(Brian Simon)
(Savory)
(Marshall)
(First Prefect)
(Second Prefect)
(Third Prefect)