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Prospero's Books (1991)

"A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest."

6.819912h 6mEN
DramaFantasy

Directed by Peter Greenaway

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

EN

Release

August 30, 1991

Director

Peter Greenaway

Official Trailer

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Overview

An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'.

Cast

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

Michael Clark

Michael Clark

Caliban

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Alonso

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Gonzalo

Isabelle Pasco

Isabelle Pasco

Miranda

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Antonio

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

Sebastian

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

Ferdinand

Marie Angel

Marie Angel

Iris

Ute Lemper

Ute Lemper

Ceres

Deborah Conway

Deborah Conway

Juno

Paul Russell

Paul Russell

Ariel

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Prospero's Books (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Prospero's Books. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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