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A Walk Through Prospero's Library

19920.0 / 1023 min
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.

Cast

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

Isabelle Pasco

Isabelle Pasco

Miranda

Crew

Chris Wyatt

Chris Wyatt

Sound Editor

Ben van Os

Ben van Os

Art Direction

Dien van Straalen

Dien van Straalen

Costume Design

Thomas W. Klinger

Thomas W. Klinger

Producer

Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Music

Ellen Lens

Ellen Lens

Costume Design

Peter Greenaway

Peter Greenaway

Director

Sacha Vierny

Sacha Vierny

Director of Photography

Achim Seidel

Achim Seidel

Editor