Two extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema. 


But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very funny.


Starring Colin Morgan and Phénix Brossard, Benjamin tells the story of a filmmaker who is forced to confront life's big questions as he embarks on a relationship with a charismatic young musician.  


As ever, you'll hear plenty of James' score, as well as an insight into Simon's CD soundtrack collection ...

Two extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema. But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very funny. Starring Colin Morgan and Phénix Brossard, Benjamin tells the story of a filmmaker who is forced to confront life's big questions as he embarks on a relationship with a charismatic young musician. As ever, you'll hear plenty of James' score, as well as an insight into Simon's CD soundtrack collection ...

Two extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema.&nbsp;


But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very funny.


Starring Colin Morgan and Phénix Brossard, Benjamin tells the story of a filmmaker who is forced to confront life's big questions as he embarks on a relationship with a charismatic young musician.&nbsp;&nbsp;


As ever, you'll hear plenty of James' score, as well as an insight into Simon's CD soundtrack collection ...

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