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- The Pillow Book (1996) The Pillow Book takes its name from an ancient diary from Japan and follows a young model, Nagiko, who, obsessed with calligraphy, seeks to find a lover who is skilled at both handwriting, to write on her skin, and pleasuring her.
- Nightwatching (2007) Marking Greenaway’s first major project since the enormous “Tulse Luper” endeavor, Nightwatching is a very personal film, and it shows, forming a much more well thought out film than usual.
- Prospero’s Books (1991) Based on Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest, this experimental treat focuses on the legendary library of the main character Prospero, played by the iconic Shakespearean actor John Gielgud, that he famously saves from the storm and obsesses over.
- The Baby of Macon (1993) The Baby of Macon is a very interesting entry in Greenaway’s filmography. The film concentrates on a play of the same name, set in the 1600s, being performed in front of an audience.
Nov 17, 2022 · Cinema as a form of printmaking. Marvel Comics as ancient mythology. Death as a waste of good ideas. We talk history, knowledge and cinema with visionary British director Peter Greenaway.
Peter Greenaway, CBE (born 5 April 1942 [1]) is a British film director, screenwriter and artist. His films are noted for the distinct influence of Renaissance and Baroque painting, and Mannerism painting in particular.
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- 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover' (1989) Letterboxd Rating: 4.1/5. If it's possible to call The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover a gangster movie, then it's one of the best ever made.
- 'The Falls' (1980) Letterboxd Rating: 3.9/5. Though The Falls is up there as one of the highest-rated Peter Greenaway films, it also might be one of his most daunting to watch, especially for those who find long runtimes challenging.
- 'Drowning by Numbers' (1988) Letterboxd Rating: 3.9/5. By the late 1980s, Peter Greenaway was seriously hitting his stride as a filmmaker, with Drowning By Numbers - released one year before his most well-recognized film - being one of his best-known and most well-regarded works.
- 'A Zed & Two Noughts' (1985) Letterboxd Rating: 3.8/5. Three years on from The Draughtsman's Contract, Peter Greenaway released his third feature film, A Zed & Two Noughts.
Oct 31, 2022 · The Belly of an Architect is out as a BFI dual format edition (Blu-ray and DVD ). A beginner’s path into the playful labyrinths of one of Britain’s most celebrated arthouse directors, Peter Greenaway.
May 14, 2022 · Greenaway boasts what is arguably the most playful c.v. of any major living director, overflowing with visual puns, mathematical puzzles and imaginary languages.
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Apr 5, 2022 · In 2014, the director, screenwriter and artist Peter Greenaway, who celebrates his 80th birthday on April 5, was awarded a Bafta for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema. The award has a...
