20 December 2022

Benediction

Terrence Davies

UK 2021

Synopsis

Surviving the horrors of the First World War and decorated for his bravery Siegfried Sassoon (played by Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi during different stages of his life) became a vocal critic of the British governments continuation of the war. One of the most celebrated poets of the time, his poetry was drawn from his horrific experiences on the Western Front.

Directed By 

Terrence Davies

Starring

Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Jeremy Irvine, Calam Lynch, Tom Blyth

Year

2021

Age Rating

12A

Language

English

Running Time

137 minutes

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