Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

Name: Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer
Director: Ana Cruz
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Robert Bye, Ottmar Ette, Alexander Holtmann, David Psalmon

Documentary

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.

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Release Date

July 29, 2017

Status

Released

Original Title

Humboldt en México: La mirada del explorador

Runtime

1h 25min

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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