Documentary · United Kingdom · 1979 · 1h 43m

Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

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Director
Tony Palmer
Cast
Benjamin Britten as Himself (Archive) Peter Pears as Himself Leonard Bernstein as Himself Janet Baker as Herself Julian Bream as Himself Barbara Britten as Herself
Crew
Nicholas D. Knowland — Director of Photography
Synopsis

A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.

Mood & Themes
composer
Key Collaborators
Tony Palmer Director Nicholas D. Knowland Director of Photography
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