Synopsis
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.
Benediction (2021) is a 2h 17min drama feature film by Terence Davies. Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but... Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Filming location
Leamington Spa, Willenhall
Production
BBC Film, British Film Institute
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022 generic
- Red Dirt Film Festival 2022
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2021 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2021 generic
