War Requiem

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An offbeat and compelling blending of archival war footage, poetic narration (including an opening segment with Laurence Olivier), and the classical oratorio of Benjamin Britten, t his boldly realized film written and directed by Derek Jarman ("Caravaggio") offers a look at the human faces and suffering behind warfare. The result is a potent condemnation of mankind's penchant for combat. Tilda Swinton, Sean Bean co-star. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; photo gallery; theatrical trailer. Show more