A Walk Through Prospero's Library

A Walk Through Prospero's Library
A Walk Through Prospero's Library
1991
Documentary
TV Special
23m
A short made for TV with director Peter Greenaway discussing the dazzling 3.5 minute opening sequence from his film, 'Prospero's Books (1991)'. As Prospero (John Gielgud) walks through his library Greenaway comments on the 100 historical, mythological, biblical & fictional characters occupying the library. (imdb)
Directed by:
Peter GreenawayPeter Greenaway, CBE (born 5 April 1942) is a Welsh film director, screenwriter and artist. His films are noted for the distinct influence of Renaissance and Baroque painting, and Flemish painting in particular. Common traits in his films are the scenic composition and illumination and the contrasts of costume and nudity, nature and architecture, furniture and people, sexual pleasure and painful death.
Starring:
John GielgudGenre:
DocumentaryCountry:
NetherlandsRatings & Reviews
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Directed by:
Peter GreenawayPeter Greenaway, CBE (born 5 April 1942) is a Welsh film director, screenwriter and artist. His films are noted for the distinct influence of Renaissance and Baroque painting, and Flemish painting in particular. Common traits in his films are the scenic composition and illumination and the contrasts of costume and nudity, nature and architecture, furniture and people, sexual pleasure and painful death.
Starring:
John GielgudGenre:
DocumentaryCountry:
Netherlands
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