The Book of Mythologies

[gadionson1]

Nice mythologies…great!

[kreigaffenumber10]

"Don't ask why I'm singing with an American accent...."

[ortcutt]

Marie Angel, Ute Lemper, and Deborah Conway. A very interesting combination of different voices.

[jackhillty1]

damn dat wuz won crazy weddin

[simcousins]

Look thou be true. Do not give dalliance

Too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw

To the fire in the blood. Be more abstemious,

Or else, good night your vow!

[hzjs4n]

La extravagancia del Barroco hecho pélicula con la extraordinaria música de master Nyman

[OldWB1]

My favorite movie. Someone, please release this as HQ DVD!

[octogarden72]

deb conway is wow wow.love ute but...

[Doinghisbest]

I still don't understand what upset Michael Nyman quite so much about the use of his music in this magical film. Few mainstream film composers get their music showcased as wonderfully as this, with long, gorgeous scenes in which their music is centre stage along with the visuals.

Thanks for uploading. It's made my day to see this beautiful scene again!

[drkazu88]

Thank you x million for uploading. Wonderful cinema... Great segment. Shakespeare would have approved it!

[raspberryripple88]

3:08- I love Marie Angel as Iris (red dress)- i get wonderful goosebumps and shivers when she sings the line ' a contract of true love to celebrate'. Ten minutes of pure joy and beauty! :) xxx

[guitarandgraves]

Excellent! and you edited it perfectly!



[MrCaptzap]

Ute Lemper (in white) puts in a mind-blowing performance here. This was her first time singing in English and she nails it beautifully. This piece, "Masque", on the cd, is probably the most haunting on the entire soundtrack. Michael Nyman composed a wonderful piece, one befitting a wedding.

The rest of the film? Well, Greenaway took serious liberties. The Tempest is something of a comedy and fantasy whereas this film makes it more of a tale of revenge.

[oancitizen]

Where did you get this? And how did you edit it? I've tried to work a copy of this movie in Adobe Premiere and so far I haven't gotten anywhere with it.

[rayblack2004]

whys he going on about abstinence when he himself is clearly of a liberal mindset?

[denesszucs]

The filmest film ever (so far)......

[mKL01Q0O]

very beautifull,: the long shots, the costumes, the music, the acting, the scenario....very beautifull

[xxtiaan]

I love his treament of the body, every1 looks great fat thin old young, all beautiful as if they had just stepped out of a rennaisance frescoe

[xxtiaan]

Id forgotten hoe much i totally adore this man, hes brilliant

tho I havent seen anything of his since 8.5 women

[sabinabarbara]

splendido,grazie

[jerry0431]

Genial!!!

[king7wood]

Wow, what a party!

[indiana111111]

boobies! just kidding : ) yes i do so love this movie. makes me believe in anything like hope and love and faith

[FoolOfGods]

Unlikely to ever be bettered - it stands a pinnacle of cinematic excellence - a shining example and terrible accusation to all whom claim to hold their art in high regard ... and unintentional indictment of the same...

No doubt someone will remake this in 3D using CGI and rename it 'Penthouse - The Medieval (sic) Years' ... Thanks for uploading this ... :)

[petrarchian]

@FoolOfGods /bump!

This segment has always resonated so much. It never stops. Even in print it's undeniable.

"Look thou be true. Do not give dalliance

Too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw

To the fire i` the blood. Be more abstemious,

Or else, good night your vow!"

[FoolOfGods]

@petrarchian "Bestow upon the eyes of this young couple

Some vanity of mine art."

In truth thy leviathan dost in a single mighty shake, spear thy very soul, veracity hath found thy boatswain, a mark and true.

[dogrey]

Beautiful, tears,

[tryskelly]

And the Goddess appears in triad to bless the wedding (Ceres in white, Iris in red, Juno in black) Honour, riches, marriage-blessing, Long continuance, and increasing, Hourly joys be still upon you! Juno sings her blessings on you. Honour, riches, marriage-blessing, Hourly joys be still upon you! Juno sings her blessings on you. Hourly joys be still upon you! Juno sings her blessings on you.

[zombiesoiree]

This is just too brilliant ... it makes one believe in love. It is truly a masterpiece.

[tlyoung88]

I fell in love with this film when it first came out. My kingdom (apologies to Will) to have this kind of cinematography.

tony

[Waldvogel91]

The most enjoyable scene in the movie. Thanks for uploading this-I shall point people in this direction when recommending.

[gulantat]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It is a great section of the film and a combination of so many different creative disciplines as well.

[heyboy08]

SO beautiful!