A Film Full Of Fantasy And Romance ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’

One of the best new films I’ve seen in a while, Three Thousand Years of Longing is worth watching as it promises a lot toward telling an exciting story that you won’t forget. This film features complex characters, beautiful visuals, and an interesting plot. The stakes will always be high because this film is full of fantasy and romance”. Three Thousand Years of Longing tells the story of Alithea through her narration, with Alithea’s narration being framed by her narrative. Through this framing, we get to see not only what she is going through individually but also how she has influenced this fantastical world around her. Tilda Swinton’s performance as Alithea is excellent and the camera focuses on her often. Swinton allows us to see Alithea’s happiness, her triumphs, and even her downfall. The way the film is set up is because the story is being told by Alithea there are different ways in which we can perceive this world that she has been transported to. The film also has a fantastic soundtrack that helps you feel like you are going through this journey with Alithea.

Three Thousand Years of Longing: Cast

• Tilda Swinton as Alithea Binnie
• Ayla Browne as young Alithea Binnie
• Idris Elba as the Djinn
• Erdil Yaşaroğlu as Professor Gühan
• Sarah Houbolt as airport Djinn
• Sabrina Dhowre Elba as British Council lady
• Seyithan Özdemir as pale Djinn
• Aamito Lagum as the Queen of Sheba
• Nicolas Mouawad as King Solomon
• Ece Yüksel as Gülten
• Matteo Bocelli as Prince Mustafa
• Lachy Hulme as Sultan Suleiman
• Megan Gale as Hürrem
• Oğulcan Arman Uslu as Murad IV
• Kaan Guldur as young Murad
• Jack Braddy as Ibrahim
• Hugo Vella as young Ibrahim
• Zerrin Tekindor as Kösem
• Anna Adams as Sugar Lump

What is the plot?

“Three thousand years of longing” is a story about Alithea Binny a successful Arabic scholar woman diagnosed with severe psychotic hallucinations and delusions which she blamed on a Djinn. And she was right as the Djinn who happened to be trapped in an antique bottle sealed by a magician in ancient times released itself when Alithea bought it from an antique shop in Istanbul. The Djinn granted her three wishes, but she told the Djinn not to be a trickster, which was one of the first times when she rejected a wish from a Djinn. Two of her wishes came true, and the Djinn was released from the bottle in which the magician had trapped him. Djinn’s third wish came to pass after he gave Alithea her third wish, and he would disappear from her life.

Who should watch this movie?

This film is perfect for all ages, and it has a fantastic storyline. The cinematography is great, and the scenery is breathtaking. This film has wonderful actors who are very talented in their way. It will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole film and leave you with a feeling of satisfaction when it’s over…this is one of those movies that you will want to watch again as soon as it’s done.

Releasing Date?

On May 20, 2022, the film had its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival where the film received 6 minutes of a standing ovation. The film was released on September 1st, 2022 in Australia. And in the United States on August 26, 2022.