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War Requiem (1989)

1989-01-06 · 1h 30m · EN
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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.)

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Derek JarmanDirector, Writer

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Nathaniel ParkerNathaniel ParkerWilfred OwenTilda SwintonTilda SwintonThe NurseLaurence OlivierLaurence OlivierThe Old SoldierPatricia HayesPatricia HayesMotherRohan McCulloughRohan McCulloughEnemy MotherNigel TerryNigel TerryAbrahamOwen TealeOwen TealeThe Unknown SoldierSean BeanSean BeanThe German SoldierAlex JenningsAlex JenningsBlinded SoldierClaire DavenportClaire DavenportWard Sister/BritanniaClaire DavenportClaire DavenportWard Sister/BritanniaSpencer LeighSpencer LeighSoldier 1

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Genre affinityDrama · WarDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference389839Actor preference166857 · 124117 · 111054

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What is War Requiem about?

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.)

How long is War Requiem?

War Requiem has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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