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Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)

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What would you wish for?

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
George Miller
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    Alithea Tilda Swinton
  • Profile picture of Idris Elba
    The Djinn Idris Elba
  • Profile picture of Erdil Yaşaroğlu
    Professor Günhan Erdil Yaşaroğlu
  • Profile picture of Sabrina Elba
    British Council Lady / The Watcher Sabrina Elba
  • Profile picture of Sarah Houbolt
    Airport Djinn Sarah Houbolt
  • Profile picture of Seyithan Özdemir
    Pale Djinn Seyithan Özdemir
  • Profile picture of Aamito Lagum
    The Queen of Sheba Aamito Lagum
  • Profile picture of Nicolas Mouawad
    King Solomon Nicolas Mouawad

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Keywords

  • mythology
  • longing
  • djinn
  • desire
  • storytelling
  • wish fulfillment
  • genie
  • public speaking
  • istanbul, turkey
  • scholar
  • lonely woman
  • wishes
  • doctorate
  • romantic