Movie · Drama · Fantasy

In Peter Greenaway's creative retelling of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Prospero (John Gielgud), a former Duke of Milan, has been exiled to an island far from Europe. By studying the 24 books he was allowed to take with him, he has transformed the island into a civilized kingdom. But Prospero also has magic powers with which he hopes to wreak revenge on the enemies who banished him.

1991 · 2h 1m
Director Peter Greenaway

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Prospero's Books

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In Peter Greenaway's creative retelling of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Prospero (John Gielgud), a former Duke of Milan, has been exiled to an island far from Europe. By studying the 24 books he was allowed to take with him, he has transformed the island into a civilized kingdom. But Prospero also has magic powers with which he hopes to wreak revenge on the enemies who banished him.

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Studio
Miramax
Released
1991
Run Time
2 hr 1 min
Rated
R
Regions of Origin
Netherlands, France, Italy, Japan
© 1991 Allarts Tempest BV, Cinea SARL, Pentafilm SpA

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)