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A Walk Through Prospero's Library

Jan 1, 1992

0h 23m

★ 0.0

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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TV Movie

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Fantasy

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Prospero

John Gielgud

Miranda

Isabelle Pasco

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