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.
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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
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