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Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

Humboldt in Mexico: The Gaze of the Explorer

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.

Release DateJuly 29, 2017
StatusReleased
Original TitleHumboldt en México: La mirada del explorador
Runtime1h 25min
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Original LanguageSpanish
Production CountriesMexico
Production CompaniesArte y Cultura en MovimientoConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)Gobierno del Estado de GuanajuatoGobierno del Estado de GuerreroComisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO)Asociación del Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt