Britten: Nocturne

as Himself

Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English...

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Billy Budd

as Captain Vere

A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young...

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Owen Wingrave

as General Sir Philip Wingrave / Col. Wingrave and Ghost / Narrator

A family conflict ensues after Owen, the youngest of the proud military family Wingrave,...

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Benjamin Britten and His Festival

as Self

A behind-the-scenes look at the Aldeburgh Festival and the opening by The Queen of the new...

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The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

as uncredited

A biographical documentary that profiles composer-pianist Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Still...

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Britten's Children

as Self

Children and childhood fascinated Benjamin Britten throughout his life and inspired some of his...

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The Burning Fiery Furnace

as uncredited

Tony Palmer's documentary about the staging of Britten's choral work.

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Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

as Himself

A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.

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Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears

as uncredited

Benjamin Britten, Nocturne for Tenor, Chamber Opera Orchestra

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Peter Grimes

as Peter Grimes

This 1969 BBC production is about as close as we can get to a definitive version of Benjamin...

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