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Britten Nocturne (PG*) + intro by Tony Palmer

,Barbican Cinema 2
Britten Nocturne

This extraordinary film explores Britten's uneasy relationship to the wider world. 

Tony Palmer’s 2013 documentary explores Benjamin Britten’s life, music and commitment to pacifism against the backdrop of two world wars in the twentieth century –  perhaps the bloodiest century in human history.

'One of the most brilliant anti-war documentaries I have ever seen… It is an absolute masterpiece, definitive, original and very moving.' Andrew Billen, The Times.

Tagged with: Cinema

UK 2013 Dir Tony Palmer 135 min

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architecture detail of the barbican hall

Composer Focus – Episode 2: Benjamin Britten with Roderick Williams

In episode two, host Ed Seckerson is joined by baritone and composer Roderick Williams to discuss Benjamin Britten, a complex and often contradictory character, and one of the 20th century’s greatest opera composers.

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.