Benediction
Love is never still.
Directed by Terence Davies
Produced by BBC Film, Creative England
A literary biography exploring a war poet's struggle to reconcile trauma, conscience, and identity amid the aristocratic and bohemian worlds of 1910s London.
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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Questions people ask
Is Benediction sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is Benediction easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Benediction scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Benediction violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Benediction end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Benediction
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Benediction
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Benediction, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Benediction, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Benediction, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
