Britten: Nocturne

(2013)

Genres: Documentary

Year: 2013

Runtime: 135 мин

Director: Tony Palmer

Cast: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Галина Вишневская, John Culshaw, Мстислав Ростропович, Peter Sellars

Plot

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.