Sunday, April 30, 2023

Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)

A scholar specializing in mythology encounters a Djinn when she chooses an object from a bazaar in Istanbul.

'Three Thousand Years of Longing' is a fantasy film inspired by Middle Eastern folklore. Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba are wonderful and convincing in the main roles, skillfully bringing to life characters with contrasting traits, strength of character and vulnerability. The history that unfolds on the screen is captivating like the nights of Scheherazade, the viewer being completely caught up in the historical and magical intrigues, unable to resist their curiosity and the visual fascination.

Director:  George Miller    
With: Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Erdil Yasaroglu, Sarah Houbolt

Rating: 9/10

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