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A Walk Through Prospero's Library (1992)

January 1, 1992 History, TV Movie, Documentary, Fantasy 0h 23m

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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