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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
Peter Greenaway CBE, one of Britain’s most ambitious and controversial directors, looks back on his a filmmaking career spanning 50 years, musing on the essence of cinema, the notion of...
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- BAFTA Guru
Jan 16, 2023 · Peter Greenaway, the filmmaker behind The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover; The Draughtsman's Contract and The Pillow Book visits the BFI Southbank to talk about his career on- and...
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- BFI
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3 days ago · Peter Greenaway was born on April 5, 1942, in Newport, Wales. His father worked as a builder’s merchant and was an ornithologist, while his mother was a teacher. After World War II, the family relocated to Essex, England. Greenaway's early interest in art led him to study at Walthamstow School of Art in London during the early 1960s.
