A Walk Through Prospero's Library

A Walk Through Prospero's Library (1992)

January 1st, 19920h 23min

History, TV Movie, Documentary, Fantasy
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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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