Benjamin Britten Peace and Conflict

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 Greshams School which he attended and focuses on how his lifelong 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 Greshams School the film weaves dramatisation with a documentary narrative