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Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

6.320171h 25mB-15
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.

Directed by Ana Cruz

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Robert Bye

Ottmar Ette

Alexander Holtmann

David Psalmon

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