A Walk Through Prospero's Library
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.
A Walk Through Prospero's Library (1992)
Peter Greenaway
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
7.0/10
1 votes
Rating consensus
70/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~70/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
John Gielgud
Prospero
Isabelle Pasco
Miranda
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A Walk Through Prospero's Library (1992)
Peter Greenaway
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