Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press ( The Machine That Made Us ) ( Stephen Fry & the Gutenberg Press )

Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press (DVD) (*)

$29.99

Original Title: The Machine That Made Us
Alternate Title: Stephen Fry & the Gutenberg Press
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
59 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Patrick McGrady

Written By:
Patrick McGrady

Actors:
Stephen Fry ..... Himself - Presenter
Barbara Rupp ..... Herself
Cornelia Schneider ..... Herself
Eva Hanebutt-Benz ..... Herself
Alan May ..... Himself
Martin Andrews ..... Himself
John Man ..... Himself
Stan Nelson ..... Himself
Roberto Mazzucchelli ..... Himself
Helmut Rohlfing ..... Himself

Synopsis:

The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world by sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age. In this BAFTA nominated programme Britain's national treasure, Stephen Fry investigates Johann Gutenberg, the elusive inventor of the printing press. Stephen's investigation discovers the lengths to which Gutenberg went to keep his project secret, and uncovers the importance of printing in medieval Europe. To really understand the man Stephen must get his hands dirty, assembling a team of craftsmen to build a working copy of Gutenberg's original press. Can Stephen's team match the achievement of Gutenberg's medieval craftsmen?

TV documentary. Stephen Fry goes in search of the story behind Johann Gutenberg, the man who invented the printing press.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 30 May, 2011.