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Benediction
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6.2Poet 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.
Released: 2021-12-23137 minDir: Terence DaviesDrama, History, WarBox office: $847,418
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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
Themes
- world war i
- poet
- biography
- lgbt
- military hospital
- 1910s
- gay theme
- war poet
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Participant in
- 35th European Film Awards
- Genre
- historical film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenwriter
- Terence Davies
- Cast member
- Kellie Shirley
- Production company
- British Film Institute
- Filming location
- Willenhall
- Duration
- 137
- FilmAffinity ID
- 199077
- Distribution format
- video on demand
Show 5 more facts
- title
- Benediction
- review score
- 92%
- publication date
- 2024-03-06
- distributed by
- Roadside Attractions
- date depicted
- 1914-00-00
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