A Walk Through Prospero's Library 32 years old

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.

Credits

A Walk Through Prospero's Library Cast

Name Character
John Gielgud He was 87, 96 years old when he died as Prospero
Isabelle Pasco She was 25, now 58 years old as Miranda

A Walk Through Prospero's Library Crew

Name Department
Chris Wyatt as Sound Editor. He was 16 (now 49) years old Sound
Dien van Straalen as Costume Design. She was 45 (63) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Philip Glass as Music. He was 54 (now 87) years old Sound
Peter Greenaway as Director. He was 49 (now 82) years old Directing
Ben Van Os as Art Direction. He was 47 (67) years old when He died Art
Achim Seidel as Editor. He was 8 (now 24) years old Editing
A Walk Through Prospero's Library (32 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 1992
  • Runtime: 23 minutes