Prospero's Books

"Prospero's Books" is a visually inventive film directed by Peter Greenaway that adapts Shakespeare’s "The Tempest." It explores themes of magic, illusion, and storytelling through a richly layered mix of theatrical scenes, art, and digital images. The story follows Prospero, a magician and former duke, as he uses books and magic to control and confront his past, emphasizing the power of literature and imagination. The film combines live action, animation, and detailed visual effects to create an immersive, poetic meditation on the transformative potential of stories and the human desire for knowledge.