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Cast
Cédric Zimmerlin
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Philippe Ohrel
as Johannes Gutenberg
Xavier Boulanger
as Johannes Fust
Cristiano Nocera
as Enea Silvio Piccolomini
Marc Schweyer
as Georg Dritzehn
Tim Berners-Lee
as Himself - Computer Scientist
Guy Bechtel
as Himself - Historian
Stephan Füssel
as Himself - Philologist
Benoît Jordan
as Himself - Archive Curator
Pierre Monnet
as Himself - Historian
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2017
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History
Votes4
DirectorMarc Jampolsky
WritersMarc Jampolsky
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Gutenberg Enigma
About The Gutenberg Enigma
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).
Directed by Marc Jampolsky, The Gutenberg Enigma leans on a strong ensemble — Cédric Zimmerlin, Philippe Ohrel, Xavier Boulanger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2017.
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