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.
John HurtNarrator (voice)
Alex LawtherBenjamin BrittenMykola AllenOliver Berthoud
Bradley HallPeter Floud
Jeremy LloydDavid LaytonJake MannJames KlugmannChristopher TheobaldDonald MacleanPaul HandsGeorge HowsonAlastair BoagWalter Greatorex
Madeleine BrollyMatronChristopher ScoularBishop of Norwich
Callum ChapmanBernard FloudNick StrombergRoger Simon
Jack GillettBrian SimonWilliam StrongSavory
