
Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer
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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.

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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.
Released
2017
Runtime
1h 25min
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Status
Released
Language
Spanish
Production
Arte y Cultura en Movimiento, Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato, Gobierno del Estado de Guerrero, Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO), Asociación del Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt
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