04 Apr 2014
Committed
Howie Mandel points a camera at his friend Vic Cohen for 13 years, documenting his dogged determination to make it in showbiz.
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 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.
Top Billed Cast
John Hurt Narrator (voice)
Alex Lawther Benjamin Britten
Mykola Allen Oliver Berthoud
Bradley Hall Peter Floud
Jeremy Lloyd David Layton
Jake Mann James Klugmann
Christopher Theobald Donald Maclean
Paul Hands George Howson
Alastair Boag Walter Greatorex
Madeleine Brolly Matron
Christopher Scoular Bishop of Norwich
Callum Chapman Bernard Floud
Nick Stromberg Roger Simon
Jack Gillett Brian Simon
William Strong Savory
Oliver Mitchell Marshall
Will West First Prefect
Fergus Franklin Second Prefect
George Anderson Third Prefect
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