Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
2013A 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.
Acted in
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