War Requiem (1989)
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.All Releases
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Filmmakers | Role |
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Derek Jarman | Director |
Derek Jarman | Writer |
Wilfred Owen | Writer |
Don Boyd | Producer |
Richard Greatrex | Cinematographer |
Rick Elgood | Editor |
Lucy Morahan | Production Designer |
Cast | Role |
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Nathaniel Parker | |
Tilda Swinton | |
Laurence Olivier | |
Patricia Hayes |