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Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict

2013·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes43%–

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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About

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.
British Composer20th Century MusicHistorical DramaClassical MusicPacifismBiographical FilmArtistic IntegrityMusical GeniusBritish History

Crew

Directed by:
Tony Britten
Written by:
Tony Britten
Produced by:
Tony Britten, Anwen Rees-Myers, Katja Mordaunt
Composed by:
Bennet Maples, Jonathan Blagrove, Chris Ashton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict legally?

Stingray Classica

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Is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict worth watching?

51
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?

1 h 44 min

Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?

Critics43
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict higher (64) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict?

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