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Benediction (2021)
Director: Terence Davies
Cast: Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy Irvine
6.6
92%Runtime137 min
Rating12A
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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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Benediction (2021), directed by Terence Davies, has received critical acclaim, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film explores the life of poet Siegfried Sassoon and his experiences during and after World War I, as well as his exploration of his own sexuality. Despite a relatively low 6.6/10 rating on IMDb, the film has been recognized for its strong performances and Davies' distinctive directorial style.
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Fans of acclaimed director Terence Davies and his distinctive visual style will appreciate the emotional depth and historical significance of Benediction, his 2021 drama about the life of poet Siegfried Sassoon and his personal struggles during and after World War I.
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Benediction is a 2021 biographical romantic drama film written and directed by Terence Davies. It stars Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi as the war poet Siegfried Sassoon, along with Simon Russell Beale, Jeremy Irvine, Kate Phillips, Gemma Jones, and Ben Daniels.
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