Britten: Nocturne

12/03/2013

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2hrs 15min

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Documentary

Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten

STORY

Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Benjamin Britten
  • Peter Pears
  • Galina Vishnevskaya
  • John Culshaw
  • Mstislav Rostropovich

    Director

  • Tony Palmer

INFORMATION

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LANGUAGES

  • English

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