
Derek Jarman
Director

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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Derek Jarman
Director

Nathaniel Parker
Wilfred Owen

Tilda Swinton
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Laurence Olivier
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Patricia Hayes
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Nigel Terry
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Owen Teale
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Sean Bean
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Alex Jennings
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Claire Davenport
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Claire Davenport
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Spencer Leigh
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Milo Bell
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Richard Stirling
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Linda Spurrier
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Rohan McCullough
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Kim Kindersley
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Stuart Turton
Soldier 5
Lucinda Gane
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Beverly Seymour
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