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Feature film — 2021

Benediction (2021)

6.12h 17mDrama — History — War

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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A high-signal pick with 91 votes.

BBC Film / Creative England / EMU Films / Reiver Pictures / M.Y.R.A. Entertainment / Lipsync Productions

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Director: Terence Davies

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Cast & crew

Jack Lowden as Siegfried Sassoon

Jack Lowden

Siegfried Sassoon

Peter Capaldi as Siegfried Sassoon (Older)

Peter Capaldi

Siegfried Sassoon (Older)

Simon Russell Beale as Robbie Ross

Simon Russell Beale

Robbie Ross

Jeremy Irvine as Ivor Novello

Jeremy Irvine

Ivor Novello

Calam Lynch as Stephen Tennant

Calam Lynch

Stephen Tennant

Tom Blyth as Glen Byam Shaw

Tom Blyth

Glen Byam Shaw

Kate Phillips as Hester Gatty

Kate Phillips

Hester Gatty

Gemma Jones as Hester Gatty (Older)

Gemma Jones

Hester Gatty (Older)

Geraldine James as Theresa Thornycroft

Geraldine James

Theresa Thornycroft

Ben Daniels as Dr. Rivers

Ben Daniels

Dr. Rivers

Edmund Kingsley as Rex Whistler

Edmund Kingsley

Rex Whistler

Harry Lawtey as Bobby Andrews

Harry Lawtey

Bobby Andrews

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