War Requiem

Directed by Derek Jarman
1989    90m    Not Rated
Drama, War
6.6100%62%
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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.
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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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