| Description |
1 DVD (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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all regions |
| System Details |
DVD; all regions, NTSC; aspect ratio 16:9; stereo., 5.1 surround. |
| Performer |
Alex Lawther as young Benjamin Britten ; narrated by John Hurt. |
| Credits |
Cinematography by Roger Bonnici ; editing by Ray Gotts. |
| Summary |
This revelatory film tells the story of the pacifism that was at the core of Britten's life and work. The drama depicting the teenage pupil at Gresham's School, Holt, already set on a career as a composer, whilst struggling to equate communism with pacifism, is framed with commentary by friends and observers and superlative contemporary musical performances. Features reconstructions filmed on location and documentary interviews. |
| Subject |
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
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Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. |
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Composers -- England -- Biography.
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Composers. |
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England. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Britten, Tony.
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Hurt, John, 1940-2017.
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Bonnici, Roger.
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Gotts, Ray.
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Lawther, Alex.
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| Standard No. |
5052442004530 |
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