The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

Overview

A biographical documentary that profiles composer-pianist Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Still widely regarded as one of the most astonishing musical talents in British history, Britten drew many a comparison to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; he enjoyed his most prolific relationship, on both professional/creative and personal/romantic levels, with vocalist Peter Pears, for whom Britten created many of the central roles in his operas. Griffiths' film explores three of Britten's foremost works, +Peter Grimes, +Death in Venice, and +War Requiem, while touching on the professional and personal nuances of the men's relationship.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 10, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Peter Pears

Director

Teresa Griffiths

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt6529596