Peter Greenaway: Anatomy of a Film-Maker

Synopsis

Television arts documentary. Documentary on the film-maker Peter Greenaway with special reference to PROSPERO’S BOOKS. The programme covers Greenaway’s approach to film-making and narrative, showing how computer technology was used in PROSPERO’S BOOKS and how the film was built around Gielgud’s ability and reputation.

Series

Omnibus

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

13 Sep 1991 (Channel: BBC1)

Duration

50 mins

Credits

Director

David Thompson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Tempest, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Gielgud, John (1904-2000); Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Greenaway, Peter; Film directing

Related items

Prospero’s Books

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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