Rent Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press (2008)
3.8 of 5 from 46 ratings
0h 59min
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- Synopsis:
The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. It's invention in the 1450's changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age. In this BAFTA nominated programme Britain's national treasure, Stephen Fry, combines historical detective work and hands-on challenge as he investigates Johann Gutenberg, the elusive inventor of the printing press. Stephen's investigation discovers the lengths to which Gutenberg went to keep his project secret, and uncovers the importance of printing in medieval Europe. To really understand the man and his machine Stephen must get his hands dirty, assembling a team of craftsmen and helping them build a working copy of Gutenberg's original press. Can Stephen's modern day team match the achievement of Gutenberg's medieval craftsmen? - Actors:
- Stephen Fry, Barbara Rupp, Cornelia Schneider, Eva Hanebutt-Benz, Alan May, Martin Andrews, John Man, Stan Nelson, Roberto Mazzucchelli, Helmut Rohlfing
- Directors:
- Patrick McGrady
- Producers:
- Patrick McGrady
- Narrated By:
- Stephen Fry
- Aka:
- The Machine That Made Us
- Studio:
- Digital Classics
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
