War Requiem
1989, English. Directed by Derek Jarman.
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Derek JarmanDirector
- Nathaniel ParkerWilfred Owen
- Tilda SwintonThe Nurse
- Laurence OlivierThe Old Soldier
- Patricia HayesMother
- Rohan McCulloughEnemy Mother
- Nigel TerryAbraham
- Owen TealeThe Unknown Soldier
- Sean BeanThe German Soldier
- Alex JenningsBlinded Soldier
- Claire DavenportWard Sister/Britannia
- Spencer LeighSoldier 1
- Milo BellSoldier 2
Details
- Released
- 6 January 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Derek Jarman
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War Requiem runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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If you liked War Requiem, try The Battle of the Somme, Many Wars Ago, Wooden Crosses.
Who directed War Requiem?
War Requiem (1989) was directed by Derek Jarman and stars Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier.