Britten: Billy Budd
1 Reviews
2011
2h 55min
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
Storyline
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
Released
2011
Runtime
2h 55min
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Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC
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