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Movie poster: Prospero's Books (1991)
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Prospero's Books

1991 · 126 min Drama Fantasy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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'.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1991
Country Japan, United Kingdom, France
Genre Drama, Fantasy
Director Peter Greenaway
Runtime 126 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (101 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Peter Greenaway

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Prospero

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Michael Clark

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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

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Marie Angel

Iris

Ute Lemper

Ute Lemper

Ceres

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