Benediction

The story of soldier and poet Siegfried Sassoon (1886–1967), who was decorated for bravery on the Western Front, and is best remembered for his angry and compassionate poems about the First World War, which brought him public and critical acclaim. Avoiding the sentimentality and jingoism of many war poets, Sassoon wrote of the horror and brutality of trench warfare and contemptuously satirised generals, politicians, and churchmen for their incompetence and blind support of the war.

Dublin International Film Festival: Best Screenplay award winner!

Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Screenplay award winner!

International Cinephile Society Awards: Best Actor (Jack Lowden), Original Screenplay, Cinematography award winner, Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Jeremy Irvine), Ensemble, Editing nominee!

95% All Critics / 97% Top Critics Certified Fresh! “Benediction uncovers a profoundly affecting drama in the real-life story of a combat veteran whose poetry warned against the horrors of war.” (Rotten Tomatoes)

4/4 Stars! “Beautifully designed and photographed, sensitively written and directed by England’s acclaimed Terence Davies, and impeccably acted by a distinguished cast that turns life into art, Benediction is one gorgeous motion picture. ” (The Observer)

5 Stars! “a major work by a gifted and original filmmaker.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

5 Stars! “Master filmmaker Terence Davies takes a gorgeously poetic look at the life of poet Siegfried Sassoon, blending funny, sexy and wrenchingly emotional moments into a collage that continually catches us by surprise.” (Shadows On The Wall)

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