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Three Thousand Years of Longing | Premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 31 in Theaters
Plot: On a trip to Istanbul, a lonely scholar (Tilda Swinton) discovers a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom in this fantasy film from director George Miller.
Our Take: This new film from legendary director George Miller puts a fun twist on the old adage "Be careful what you wish for." Tilda Swinton plays Alithea, a scholar who accidentally uncovers a Djinn (Idris Elba) in a bottle after returning from a trip to Istanbul. Rather than jumping at the chance to claim her three wishes, Alithea is more skeptical than awestruck. After all, history is full of stories about the dangers of wish fulfillment ... We're interested to see Miller's distinct directorial style applied to a sweeping romantic fantasy. If the 6-minute standing ovation at Cannes is any indication, we're going to be hooked. — Adrienne
Plot: On a trip to Istanbul, a lonely scholar (Tilda Swinton) discovers a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom in this fantasy film from director George Miller.
Our Take: This new film from legendary director George Miller puts a fun twist on the old adage "Be careful what you wish for." Tilda Swinton plays Alithea, a scholar who accidentally uncovers a Djinn (Idris Elba) in a bottle after returning from a trip to Istanbul. Rather than jumping at the chance to claim her three wishes, Alithea is more skeptical than awestruck. After all, history is full of stories about the dangers of wish fulfillment ... We're interested to see Miller's distinct directorial style applied to a sweeping romantic fantasy. If the 6-minute standing ovation at Cannes is any indication, we're going to be hooked. — Adrienne
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