Benjamin Britten Movies

This expository film shows the mood of European society on the eve of the Second World War while promoting the values of international cooperation....

The operatic version of the famous story about a governess who fears her two charges are possessed.

An irreverent survey of British Music.

Visits the workshops of prominent Chilean painters and sculptors, a vision of artistic creation takes shape. Finally, the first Plastic Arts Fair in...

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

Britten's last opera, in two acts, presented by Teatro Real.

Children and childhood fascinated Benjamin Britten throughout his life and inspired some of his greatest music. John Bridcut's compelling film sheds...

Short campaigning documentary putting the case for "peace by reason" rather than through re-arming.

Peter Grimes lives from fishing. Raw and recluse, he finds himself at odds with the local community who accuse him of brutality towards his young...

In a remote country house, the newly-appointed governess arrives to take charge of the orphaned Flora and Miles. She must fight to protect them from...

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose...

A short GPO documentary showing how undersea telephone cables are repaired.

The production of King George V's Silver Jubilee (1910-1935) special postage stamp, and a brief dramatised history of the development of the penny...

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

Benjamin Britten, Nocturne for Tenor, Chamber Opera Orchestra

This is a live performance of BENJAMIN BRITTEN's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" shot at Teatro del Liceu in April of 2005 featuring singers DAVID...

Benjamin Britten's 1973 opera, performed in 2008 at the Liceu Opera in Barcelona, Spain.