
The Gutenberg Enigma
Sep 25 2017
•1h 26m
•Documentary, History
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).
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Cédric Zimmerlin
Himself - Narrator (voice)

Philippe Ohrel
Johannes Gutenberg

Xavier Boulanger
Johannes Fust
Cristiano Nocera
Enea Silvio Piccolomini
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