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A Walk Through Prospero's Library

1992•23m
HistoryTV MovieDocumentaryFantasy

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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Allarts

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EN

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John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

Isabelle Pasco

Isabelle Pasco

Miranda

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