Benjamin Britten on Camera(2013)
Benjamin Britten on Camera Synopsis
BBC documentary exploring the dynamic relationship that developed between British composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. Through this collaboration, Britten's music reached television audiences, from elaborately staged studio operas to intimate duets featuring his partner Peter Pears to the massive Proms performance of his War Requiem. The programme features interviews with Britten's collaborators and singers as well as those working behind the scenes including Michael Crawford, David Attenborough, Humphrey Burton and soprano April Cantelo. James Naughtie narrates.
Benjamin Britten on Camera (2013) is a documentary and music film directed by Andy King-Dabbs, released on November 16, 2013 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Joan Cross and Eric Crozier.
- Director:
- Andy King-Dabbs
- Producers:
- Oliver MacFarlane, Andy King-Dabbs
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Benjamin Britten on Camera (2013) Trailer
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Benjamin Britten on Camera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benjamin Britten
as Self (Archive Footage)
Peter Pears
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Joan Cross
Joan Cross
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Eric Crozier
Eric Crozier
as Self (Archive Footage)
- E.M. Forster
E.M. Forster
as Self (Archive Footage)
- John Culshaw
John Culshaw
as Self (Archive Footage)
- James Blades
James Blades
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Humphrey Burton
Humphrey Burton
as Self
- April Cantelo
April Cantelo
as Self
Michael Crawford
as Self
- Deborah Bull
Deborah Bull
as Self
- Maggie Cotton
Maggie Cotton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Andy King-Dabbs, produced by Oliver MacFarlane and Andy King-Dabbs.
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The main cast of Benjamin Britten on Camera (2013) includes Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Joan Cross, Eric Crozier and E.M. Forster. The film was directed by Andy King-Dabbs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Benjamin Britten on Camera was released on November 16, 2013 and runs for 59m.
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