Benediction(2021)
“Love is never still.”
Overview
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Director
Terence Davies
Studio
BBC Film
Revenue
$847K
Cast
Jack Lowden
as Siegfried Sassoon
Peter Capaldi
as Siegfried Sassoon (Older)
Simon Russell Beale
as Robbie Ross
Jeremy Irvine
as Ivor Novello
Calam Lynch
as Stephen Tennant
Tom Blyth
as Glen Byam Shaw
Kate Phillips
as Hester Gatty
Gemma Jones
as Hester Gatty (Older)
Geraldine James
as Theresa Thornycroft
Ben Daniels
as Dr. Rivers
Edmund Kingsley
as Rex Whistler
Harry Lawtey
as Bobby Andrews
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
German
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$847K
Production Companies
BBC Film • Creative England • EMU Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Benediction?▼
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What is Benediction about?▼
Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Who directed Benediction?▼
Benediction was directed by Terence Davies and released in 2021. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Benediction?▼
Benediction has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Benediction?▼
The cast of Benediction includes Jack Lowden as Siegfried Sassoon, Peter Capaldi as Siegfried Sassoon (Older), Simon Russell Beale as Robbie Ross, Jeremy Irvine as Ivor Novello, Calam Lynch as Stephen Tennant and more.
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