A Walk Through Prospero's Library (1992)
• January 1st, 1992 • 0h 23min
History, TV Movie, Documentary, Fantasy
Overview
A short made for TV with director Peter Greenaway discussing the dazzling 3.5 minute opening sequence from his film, 'Prospero's Books'. As Prospero (John Gielgud) walks through his library, Greenaway comments on the historical, mythological, biblical & fictional characters occupying the library.
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