About this release
Introverted and intellectually curious academic Alithea (Tilda Swinton) embarks on a research expedition in Istanbul in search of something she cannot quite describe while reeling from a personal loss. When she stumbles upon an unusual artifact, she inadvertently awakens an all-powerful Djinn (Idris Elba), who offers her the opportunity to achieve three wishes in exchange for his liberation. George Miller directs the fantasy drama based on the short story by A.S. Byatt. Co-starring Pia Thunderbolt, Berk Ozturk, and Alyla Browne.
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Disc 1
UHD
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)
108 min
FantasyDramaRomance
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.
Credits
Director
George Miller
Writer
Augusta Miller
George Miller
Cast
Tilda Swintonas Alithea
Idris Elbaas The Djinn
Erdil Yaşaroğluas Professor Günhan
Sabrina Elbaas British Council Lady / The Watcher
Sarah Houboltas Airport Djinn
Seyithan Özdemiras Pale Djinn
Aamito Lagumas The Queen of Sheba
Nicolas Mouawadas King Solomon
Ece Yükselas Gulten
Matteo Bocellias Prince Mustafa
Cinematographer
John Seale
Composer
Tom Holkenborg
Editor
Margaret Sixel
Producer
George Miller
Doug Mitchell
Disc 2
BDThree Thousand Years of Longing (2022)
108 min
FantasyDramaRomance
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.
Credits
Director
George Miller
Writer
Augusta Miller
George Miller
Cast
Tilda Swintonas Alithea
Idris Elbaas The Djinn
Erdil Yaşaroğluas Professor Günhan
Sabrina Elbaas British Council Lady / The Watcher
Sarah Houboltas Airport Djinn
Seyithan Özdemiras Pale Djinn
Aamito Lagumas The Queen of Sheba
Nicolas Mouawadas King Solomon
Ece Yükselas Gulten
Matteo Bocellias Prince Mustafa
Cinematographer
John Seale
Composer
Tom Holkenborg
Editor
Margaret Sixel
Producer
George Miller
Doug Mitchell
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 20, 2026