The feature film , directed by George Miller, is a fantasy drama that explores themes of storytelling, loneliness, and love. Based on the short story "The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye" by A.S. Byatt, it follows a scholar who discovers a Djinn in an antique bottle while in Istanbul. Key Movie Details Release Date: August 26, 2022 (United States). Runtime: 108 minutes.
Idris Elba as the Djinn and Tilda Swinton as Dr. Alithea Binnie.
Alithea is a narratologist who frees a Djinn; he offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. She is hesitant, knowing the "cautionary tales" of wishes, so he tells her stories of his 3,000-year history. Budget: Approximately $60 million. Where to Watch The film is available on several digital platforms: Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) - IMDb
The feature film , directed by George Miller, is a fantasy drama that explores themes of storytelling, loneliness, and love. Based on the short story "The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye" by A.S. Byatt, it follows a scholar who discovers a Djinn in an antique bottle while in Istanbul. Key Movie Details Release Date: August 26, 2022 (United States). Runtime: 108 minutes.
Idris Elba as the Djinn and Tilda Swinton as Dr. Alithea Binnie.
Alithea is a narratologist who frees a Djinn; he offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. She is hesitant, knowing the "cautionary tales" of wishes, so he tells her stories of his 3,000-year history. Budget: Approximately $60 million. Where to Watch The film is available on several digital platforms: Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) - IMDb