War ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1989 · 1h 30m

War Requiem

War Requiem poster
Director
Derek Jarman
Cast
Nathaniel Parker as Wilfred Owen Tilda Swinton as The Nurse Laurence Olivier as The Old Soldier Patricia Hayes as Mother Rohan McCullough as Enemy Mother Nigel Terry as Abraham
Crew
Richard Greatrex — Director of Photography Rick Elgood — Editor Derek Jarman — Writer Don Boyd — Producer Lucy Morahan — Production Design Sarah Swords — Production Design
Synopsis

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.

Trailer War Requiem — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
world war igay theme
Key Collaborators
Derek Jarman Director Richard Greatrex Director of Photography Rick Elgood Editor Derek Jarman Writer Don Boyd Producer Lucy Morahan Production Design Sarah Swords Production Design Linda Alderson Costume Design
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