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AFS Essential Cinema Series: Prospero's Books

Presented by Austin Film Society at Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar

November 1, 2011

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In this multi-layered, stunningly textured reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Greenaway takes cinema to its furthest reaches of comprehension, spectacle, taste, and power. Roger Ebert wrote, upon the release of the film, that it should not be considered a movie with a storyline in the usual sense, but rather should be enjoyed as an art book or an elaborate piece of music. Others have written that it is best appreciated as a ballet. Within the 24 “books” or scenes of the film lies a voluptuous retelling of the story of Prospero, deposed duke of Milan, and his beautiful daughter Miranda, shipwrecked on an island in the New World. The books contain all the knowledge, both rational and magical, of the 16th century. Evil Caliban and ethereal Ariel make their appearances, as do other characters. But, here, the play is not the thing, just a blueprint upon which Greenaway can construct an amazing, unforgettable work of cinematic art that may haunt your unconscious mind forever.

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    Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar

    1120 South Lamar
    Austin, TX 78704

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    November 1, 2011

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    AFS Essential Series Films are shown Tuesdays, 7-9 PM

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    • Event Name: AFS Essential Cinema Series: Prospero's Books
      "Excellent film"
      Review posted by: christine_w from 1, Jul 28, 2011
      

      I really enjoyed Certified Copy. The film was, I think, deliberately ambiguous, with neither the characters nor the viewers sure of the true nature of the relationship between the two main... Expand

      I really enjoyed Certified Copy. The film was, I think, deliberately ambiguous, with neither the characters nor the viewers sure of the true nature of the relationship between the two main characters. The fast switching between languages also contributed to the fluid nature of the storyline. The scenery was beautiful, in the small Italian town with its winding cobblestone streets. The film was beautifully acted, as well. Juliette Binoche was especially fantastic, able to evoke strong emotion while going between her just-met and long-married personae. The film was thought-provoking; I definitely talked about it a lot more after seeing it than I do other films. I'd like to see it again. Collapse

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    • Event Name: AFS Essential Cinema Series: Prospero's Books
      "Excellent film"
      Review posted by: christine_w from 1, Jul 28, 2011
      

      I really enjoyed Certified Copy. The film was, I think, deliberately ambiguous, with neither the characters nor the viewers sure of the true nature of the relationship between the two main... Expand

      I really enjoyed Certified Copy. The film was, I think, deliberately ambiguous, with neither the characters nor the viewers sure of the true nature of the relationship between the two main characters. The fast switching between languages also contributed to the fluid nature of the storyline. The scenery was beautiful, in the small Italian town with its winding cobblestone streets. The film was beautifully acted, as well. Juliette Binoche was especially fantastic, able to evoke strong emotion while going between her just-met and long-married personae. The film was thought-provoking; I definitely talked about it a lot more after seeing it than I do other films. I'd like to see it again. Collapse

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