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War Requiem (1989)

92 min  -  Drama | War   -  6 January 1989 (UK)
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A film with no spoken dialogue, just follows the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem... See full summary »

Director:

Derek Jarman

Writer:

Wilfred Owen (poems)

Stars:

Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton and Laurence Olivier
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War Requiem -- Follow the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem," which include WWI soldier poet Wilfred Owen's poems reflecting the war's horrors. It shows the story of an Englishman soldier (Wilfred Owen) and a nurse (his bride) during World War I.
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Cast

Credited cast:
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Tilda Swinton ...
Nurse
Laurence Olivier ...
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A film with no spoken dialogue, just follows the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem, which include WWI soldier poet Wilfred Owen's poems reflecting the war's horrors. It shows the story of an Englishman soldier (Wilfred Owen) and a nurse (his bride) during World War I. It also includes actual footage of contemporary wars (WWII, Vietnam, Angola, etc.) Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>  

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Soldier | Nurse | Poet | Singer | Piano  | See more »

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Drama | War

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Anglo International Films, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Liberty Films (I) See more »
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Dolby SR

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First film of Alex Jennings. See more »