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The Gutenberg Enigma (2017)

Original title: Gutenberg : l'aventure de l'imprimerie

2017-09-25 · 1h 26m · FR
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The man who succeeds against all odds

A portrait of the inventor of the letterpress, who was a key figure in the history of mankind, but also an enthusiastic inventor, a daring businessman, a tenacious troublemaker: the life of Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1400-68).

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Cédric ZimmerlinCédric ZimmerlinHimself - Narrator (voice)Philippe OhrelPhilippe OhrelJohannes GutenbergXavier BoulangerXavier BoulangerJohannes FustCristiano NoceraCristiano NoceraEnea Silvio PiccolominiMarc SchweyerMarc SchweyerGeorg DritzehnTim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeHimself - Computer ScientistGuy BechtelGuy BechtelHimself - HistorianStephan FüsselStephan FüsselHimself - PhilologistBenoît JordanBenoît JordanHimself - Archive CuratorPierre MonnetPierre MonnetHimself - HistorianOlivier DeloignonOlivier DeloignonHimself - Typography HistorianGeorges BischoffGeorges BischoffHimself - Historian

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BiographyInventor15th centuryHistorical figureDocudramaGerman historyTypography

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Frequently asked questions about The Gutenberg Enigma

What is The Gutenberg Enigma about?

A portrait of the inventor of the letterpress, who was a key figure in the history of mankind, but also an enthusiastic inventor, a daring businessman, a tenacious troublemaker: the life of Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1400-68).

How long is The Gutenberg Enigma?

The Gutenberg Enigma has a runtime of 86 minutes.