War Requiem

Jan 6 1989 Not Rated 1h 32m
Drama, War

During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.

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Plot

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.

Written by

Derek Jarman, Wilfred Owen

Directed by

Derek Jarman

Cast

Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

BBC, Anglo International Films, Liberty Film Sales

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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# of Votes
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Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
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