The Hidden Heart - A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears DVD (2008) Teresa
Title:
The Hidden Heart - A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
Leading Actor:
Teresa Griffiths
Region:
Region 0
Duration:
60 mins
Format:
DVD / Normal
Type:
DVD
No. of Discs:
1 disc(s)
Studio / Publisher:
Warner Music Entertainment
UK Release Date:
24 Nov 2008

Documentary about the life of leading 20th century British composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, tenor Peter Pears. Although his life was marked with many 'establishment' honours, Britten remained at heart an outsider, alienated by his homosexuality, his pacifism, his genius, his uncompromising commitment to his own judgement and even his extraordinary success. The film, which focuses primarily on three of Britten's major works: 'Peter Grimes', the 'War Requiem' and 'Death in Venice', draws on performance extracts, clips from productions recorded in Britten's day (including several featuring Pears), archive material and newsreel footage. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.