A Walk Through Prospero's Library

Duration: 23 min
Release date: 1992-01-01
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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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A Walk Through Prospero's Library

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