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MOVIE • 1992

A Walk Through Prospero's Library

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 1
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Top Cast

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

Isabelle Pasco

Isabelle Pasco

Miranda

Peter Greenaway

Peter Greenaway

Director

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Thomas W. Klinger

Producer

Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Music

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Sacha Vierny

Director of Photography

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Achim Seidel

Editor

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Ben van Os

Art Direction

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Ellen Lens

Costume Design

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Dien van Straalen

Costume Design

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Chris Wyatt

Sound Editor

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Theatrical release date: January 1, 1992

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 1, 1992

Runtime

23 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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