Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

B/N | 82:00

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.

Direction: Cruz; Ana
Script: Cruz; Ana
Production: Cruz; Ana
Photography: Montalvo; Luis
Sound: de Icaza; Alejandro
Music: López; Amado, Lara; Leoncio
Art direction: Franceschi; Shantal
Participation year at FICM: 2017

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