Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is a music film directed by Katie Mitchell, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.
Who’s in it. Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence stars Stéphane Degout as King, Barbara Hannigan as Isabel, Gyula Orendt as Gaveston/Stranger and Peter Hoare as Mortimer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- Where can I watch Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence stars Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Gyula Orendt, Peter Hoare and Samuel Boden.
- When was Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence released?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.