Poster of the movie War Requiem (1989)

War Requiem

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A movie with no spoken dialogue, it is set against the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" which includes poetry by World War I soldier Wilfred Owen reflecting the horrors of war. There is no linear story or dialogue. It's imagery reflects Owen's story, that of other soldiers, and a nurse during World War I.

  • Screenshot #1 from War Requiem (1989)
  • Screenshot #2 from War Requiem (1989)
  • Screenshot #3 from War Requiem (1989)
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A movie with no spoken dialogue, it is set against the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" which includes poetry by World War I soldier Wilfred Owen reflecting the horrors of war. There is no linear story or dialogue. It's imagery reflects Owen's story, that of other soldiers, and a nurse during World War I.

It also includes actual footage of contemporary wars, including World War II, Vietnam, and Angola.

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