A Very English Genius (2002)
The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.
Director: Robin Dashwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 22, 2002
Cast
- Lynden Edwards - Michael Ventris
- Sam Baron - Young Michael Ventris
- Jack Davenport - Narrator
- Judy Cowne - Dorothea Ventris
- Robert Nisbet - Arthur Evans
- Sophie Garner - Lois Ventris
Original Language: en
Keywords
architect, biography, english, michael ventris, lineair b, mycenaean greek
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Very English Genius about?
- The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.
- Who directed A Very English Genius?
- A Very English Genius was directed by Robin Dashwood.
- Who stars in A Very English Genius?
- A Very English Genius stars Lynden Edwards, Sam Baron, Jack Davenport, Judy Cowne, Robert Nisbet, Sophie Garner.
- How long is A Very English Genius?
- A Very English Genius has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Very English Genius?
- A Very English Genius is a Documentary film.