The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer
Originally released in 2012. The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer is a documentary film. directed by Mike Beckham. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anemon Productions
- Images First
- ARTE
- ERT
- NHK
- Nikon
- National Hellenic Research Foundation
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 Gri...
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 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer released?
The Two-Thousand-Year-Old Computer was released on March 14, 2012 in theaters.