---
title: "Three Thousand Years of Longing"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/three-thousand-years-of-longing-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 556694
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/three-thousand-years-of-longing-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Three Thousand Years of Longing is a 2022 film that follows the experience of a solitary scholar during her travels in Istanbul. While visiting the city, she discovers an ancient bottle and inadvertently unleashes a djinn. Upon his release, the djinn offers the scholar three wishes in exchange for his freedom. The scholar remains reluctant to make any requests, as she struggles to identify what she truly desires. To convince her to use her wishes, the djinn recounts various stories from his past, aiming to inspire her. The narrative explores the interaction between these two characters as the djinn attempts to persuade the scholar to change her mind. The film focuses on the dynamic between the scholar and the mystical being she has encountered, centering on the themes of desire and storytelling. The plot is driven by the scholar's hesitation and the djinn's efforts to share his history in hopes of fulfilling the traditional arrangement of three wishes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A solitary scholar unleashes a djinn in Istanbul who offers her three wishes."

### Why Watch
- features a tale of a djinn and a scholar
- stars Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton

### Caveats & Content Note
- the scholar is initially reluctant and unable to choose wishes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and runs for one hour and forty-eight minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, drama, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: FilmNation Entertainment, Elevate Production Finance, Sunac Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tilda Swinton** as *Alithea*
- **Idris Elba** as *The Djinn*
- **Erdil Yaşaroğlu** as *Professor Günhan*
- **Sabrina Elba** as *British Council Lady / The Watcher*
- **Sarah Houbolt** as *Airport Djinn*
- **Seyithan Özdemir** as *Pale Djinn*
- **Aamito Lagum** as *The Queen of Sheba*
- **Nicolas Mouawad** as *King Solomon*
- **Ece Yüksel** as *Gulten*
- **Matteo Bocelli** as *Prince Mustafa*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Three Thousand Years of Longing released in the US?
It was released on 08/31/2022.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, among others.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, fantasy, and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is one hour and forty-eight minutes.

### Q: What triggers the main events of the story?
A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*