War Requiem

War Requiem

1989 · 90 min · EN · 6.3 (23 votes)
Dir. Derek Jarman · Starring Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes, Rohan McCullough, Nigel Terry
WarDrama

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.

VIBE

A profound, wordless meditation on the futility of war, weaving historical footage with Britten's powerful score. It's a deeply moving, visually arresting experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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