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Peter Greenaway, CBE (born 5 April 1942) 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.
IMDb profile of Peter Greenaway, a British filmmaker who has made short and feature-length films, paintings, novels and other books. See his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and upcoming projects.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK
- 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.
Learn about the life and work of Peter Greenaway, a visionary and boundary-pushing filmmaker who trained as a painter and made experimental shorts and features. Explore his themes, styles, influences, awards and trivia on IMDb.
- April 5, 1942
May 3, 2023 · The acclaimed art-house filmmaker reflects on his distinctive style, his renaissance, and his upcoming film with Morgan Freeman. He also discusses his surreal comedy about three women who drown their husbands, which is now on 4K.
Sep 6, 2022 · In conjunction with an American Cinematheque tribute in Los Angeles, Peter Greenaway discusses his radical use of music in his films and his ideas about opera.
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May 14, 2022 · The 80-year-old director reflects on his playful and provocative filmography, from "The Falls" to "The Pillow Book", and his latest project, "Walking to Paris". He discusses his influences, his challenges and his vision of cinema as abstract art.
