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  1. IMDb provides an overview of the life and work of Peter Greenaway, a British director, writer and editor known for his visually and intellectually challenging films. Browse his credits, awards, trivia, photos, videos and upcoming projects.

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  2. 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.

    • 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.
  3. A list of 24 movies directed by Peter Greenaway, a British filmmaker known for his visually stunning and intellectually challenging works. The list includes titles, ratings, genres, summaries and cast information for each movie.

  4. Short films and feature films by British director and artist Peter Greenaway.

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  5. Sep 1, 2023 · From Peter Greenaway's studio films to Peter Greenaway's independent films, this Peter Greenaway filmography keeps tabs on all Peter Greenaway movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top. This list contains movies like The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover and The Draughtsman's Contract.

  6. Nov 22, 2022 · Peter Greenaway is one of the most distinctive director in film history, and these are his best movies.