The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
A historical and scientific investigation telling the extraordinary story of how the ancient Greeks built a computer 2,000 years ago. Set against the glorious backdrop of classical Greece, this Grierson-nominated film follows the international research team who finally solved the puzzle of the ‘Antikythera Mechanism’. Scientific breakthroughs illustrated with stunning graphics and reenactments, reveal a trail of mysterious numbers that solved the conundrum of the gears – a real life Da Vinci code set in ancient Greece.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Mike BeckhamDirector
- Stephen DaltryOriginal Music Composer
- Stefanos KonstantinidisOriginal Music Composer
Stills
Themes
ancient greececomputer technology