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Peter Greenaway is a British film director, screenwriter and artist known for his visually stunning and intellectually challenging films. Learn about his life, career, influences, collaborations and multimedia projects on Wikipedia.
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 · ‘Drowning by Numbers’ and ‘The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover’ director Peter Greenaway reflects on his long career.
Oct 31, 2022 · A guide to the playful and provocative films of one of Britain's most celebrated arthouse directors, from The Belly of an Architect to Nightwatching. Learn about his style, themes, collaborations and influences in this feature article.
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May 14, 2022 · Peter Greenaway Reflects on Career While Finishing First Film Since 2015. Right off the bat, Peter Greenaway wants to make clear that he’s never really taken himself seriously as a...
