CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 25m

Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

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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.

Directed byAna Cruz

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Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
ES
Released
July 29, 2017
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Arte y Cultura en MovimientoConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato

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Robert Bye

Ottmar Ette

Alexander Holtmann

David Psalmon

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Directed by
Ana Cruz
Written by
Ana Cruz

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