Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Derek Jarman
Written : Derek Jarman Wilfred Owen
Stars : Nathaniel Parker Laurence Olivier Tilda Swinton Patricia Hayes
Genres : Drama War
Release date : Jan 5, 1989
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Anglo International Films Liberty Film Sales
Summary 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. View more details
Genres : Drama War
Release date : Jan 5, 1989
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Anglo International Films Liberty Film Sales