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.

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Affluenza

Affluenza

2014

Volunteers

Volunteers

1985

The Return of Dr. Mabuse

The Return of Dr. Mabuse

1961

Curse of the Mayans

Curse of the Mayans

2017

The Ninth Gate

The Ninth Gate

1999

Jesus of Montreal

Jesus of Montreal

1989

Last Life in the Universe

Last Life in the Universe

2003

Ri¢hie Ri¢h

Ri¢hie Ri¢h

1994

The Library at the End of the Universe

The Library at the End of the Universe

2022

Black Mask

Black Mask

1996

Die Anruferin

Die Anruferin

2008

The Name of the Rose

The Name of the Rose

1986

The Box

The Box

2009

The Runaway Bride

The Runaway Bride

1930

Fierce People

Fierce People

2007

Lucky Break

Lucky Break

1994

Suburban Girl

Suburban Girl

2007

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

1965

My Weakness

My Weakness

1933

Columbus

Columbus

2017