The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer (2012)

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A historical and scientific investigation telling the extraordinary story of how the ancient Greeks built a computer 2,000 years ago. Set against the glorious backdrop of classical Greece, this Grierson-nominated film follows the international research team who finally solved the puzzle of the ‘Antikythera Mechanism’. Scientific breakthroughs illustrated with stunning graphics and reenactments, reveal a trail of mysterious numbers that solved the conundrum of the gears – a real life Da Vinci code set in ancient Greece.

Director: Mike Beckham
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:
Music: Stephen Daltry, Stefanos Konstantinidis
Cinematography: Steve Gray
Editing: Simon Ruben
Production: Anemon Productions, Images First, ARTE, ERT, NHK, Nikon, National Hellenic Research Foundation
Country: United Kingdom, Greece, France, Japan
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

ancient greece, computer technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer about?
A historical and scientific investigation telling the extraordinary story of how the ancient Greeks built a computer 2,000 years ago. Set against the glorious backdrop of classical Greece, this Grierson-nominated film follows the international research team who finally solved the puzzle of the ‘Antikythera Mechanism’. Scientific breakthroughs illustrated with stunning graphics and reenactments, reveal a trail of mysterious numbers that solved the conundrum of the gears – a real life Da Vinci code set in ancient Greece.
Who directed The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer?
The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer was directed by Mike Beckham.
How long is The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer?
The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer?
The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer is a Documentary film.
Where was The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer produced?
The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer was produced in United Kingdom, Greece, France, Japan.