War Requiem

1989    90m    Not Rated
Drama, War
6.6100%62%66%
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A movie with no spoken dialogue, it is set against the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" which includes poetry by World War I soldier Wilfred Owen reflecting the horrors of war. There is no linear story or dialogue. It's imagery reflects Owen's story, that of other soldiers, and a nurse during World War I. It also includes actual footage of contemporary wars, including World War II, Vietnam, and Angola.
Directed By
Derek Jarman
Written By
Derek Jarman
Studio
Liberty Film Sales, Anglo International Films, BBC

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Cast of War Requiem
  • Nathaniel ParkerWilfred Owen
  • Tilda SwintonThe Nurse
  • Laurence OlivierThe Old Soldier
  • Patricia HayesMother
  • Rohan McCulloughEnemy Mother
  • Nigel TerryAbraham
  • Owen TealeThe Unknown Soldier
  • Sean BeanThe German Soldier
  • Alex JenningsBlinded Soldier
  • Claire DavenportWard Sister/Britannia
  • Spencer LeighSoldier 1
  • Milo BellSoldier 2
  • Richard StirlingSoldier 3
  • Kim KindersleySoldier 4
  • Stuart TurtonSoldier 5
  • Lucinda GaneNurse 1
  • Beverly SeymourNurse 2
  • Linda SpurrierNurse 3
  • David MeyerBusinessman
  • Clancy ChassayYoung Wilfred
  • Jody GraberEnemy Child
  • Liberty RossYoung Girl
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