Three Thousand Years of Longing

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Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)

R 08/31/2022 (US) Drama, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance 1h 48m

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What would you wish for?

Overview

A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories.

George Miller

Director, Writer
Augusta Gore

Writer

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Tilda Swinton

Alithea
Idris Elba

The Djinn
Erdil Yaşaroğlu

Professor Günhan
Sabrina Elba

British Council Lady / The Watcher
Sarah Houbolt

Airport Djinn
Seyithan Özdemir

Pale Djinn
Aamito Lagum

The Queen of Sheba
Nicola Mouawad

King Solomon
Ece Yüksel

Gulten
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A review by Manuel São Bento

7.0

Written by Manuel São Bento on September 16, 2022

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"Three Thousand Years of Longing is one of the most ambitious films of the year.

Relying on the genuinely charming, mesmerizing performances of Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, George Miller approaches a famous cautionary tale through a distinctive form of storytelling, focusing on flashbacks narrated by the male protagonist. The multiple stories of the past aren't always fascinating, partially due to the chosen narrative method, which becomes repetitive despite enriching some of the core themes.

The immersive, atmospheric visuals el... read the rest.

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