Benediction

Movie

2021

2h 17m

English

Drama, History, War

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Benediction

Movie

2021

2h 17m

English

Drama, History, War

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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.

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Jack Lowden

Siegfried Sassoon

Peter Capaldi

Siegfried Sassoon (Older)

Robbie Ross

Ivor Novello

Stephen Tennant

Glen Byam Shaw

Hester Gatty

Hester Gatty (Older)

Theresa Thornycroft

Dr. Rivers

Rex Whistler

Bobby Andrews

Stephen Tennant (Older)

Lia Williams

Edith Sitwell

Suzanne Bertish

Lady Ottoline Morrell

Priest

Lady Sybil Colefax

Wilfred Owen

Chief Medical Officer

Hamo Sassoon

George Sassoon

Alexander Fenton

T.E. Lawrence

Nurse

Nurse

Directed By: Terence Davies

Written By: Terence Davies

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miguelreina says...

2 years ago

[IFFR'22] Another biographical view of the director, through the representation of the life of the poet Siegfried Sassoon, and that connects with the feeling of guilt for homosexual desire in a Catholic environment that he showed in his first short films, "The Terence Davies Trilogy" (1983). Through scenes that have some theatricality and dialogue that can sometimes be affected, the film is a profound portrait of an unhappy life, of inevitable sadness.

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JakeyWest says...

2 years ago

This was honest, engaging and very quotable.

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Lee Brown Barrow says...

2 years ago

Exceptionally well made film showcasing both the horrors of war and the horror of living a life that is essentially a lie. Excellent performances all around.

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CinemaSerf

2 years ago

Whilst at times a bit messy, Terence Davies and Jack Lowden have put together quite a compelling story of the life (and loves) of acclaimed British poet Siegfried Sassoon. Though not a conscientious objector - he got an MC in France during WWI, he regaled against the wartime policies of the Governme More

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