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Britten's Children

20041h 30mMovieDocumentary

Children and childhood fascinated Benjamin Britten throughout his life and inspired some of his greatest music. John Bridcut's compelling film sheds light on the composer's own inner child throiugh interviews with several of Britten's former companions and muses.

DirectorJohn Bridcut
WriterJohn Bridcut

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Cast · Directed by John Bridcut

BBBenjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Self (Archive footage)
DHDavid Hemmings
David Hemmings
Self
WS
Wulff Scherchen
Self
PPPeter Pears
Peter Pears
Self

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Britten's Children hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2004. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Britten's Children based on a true story?

Yes — Britten's Children is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).