Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

07/29/2017

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1hr 25min

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Documentary

STORY

The greatest explorer of the Americas, German scientist Alexander von Humboldt, narrates his voyage to New Spain in 1803 as he prepares his magnum opus Cosmos for publication from his library in Berlin. During his journey, he discovers Mexico’s extraordinary biodiversity; its mineral, volcanic, architectural, and pre-Hispanic richness; and its profound inequalities.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Robert Bye
  • Ottmar Ette
  • Alexander Holtmann
  • David Psalmon

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • Arte y Cultura en Movimiento
    • Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)
    • Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato
    • Gobierno del Estado de Guerrero
    • Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO)
    • Asociación del Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt

      Production Countries

    • Mexico

    LANGUAGES

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