The Gutenberg Enigma(2017)
Gutenberg : l'aventure de l'imprimerie
The man who succeeds against all odds
The Gutenberg Enigma Synopsis
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).
The Gutenberg Enigma (2017) is a documentary and history film directed by Marc Jampolsky, released on September 25, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Cédric Zimmerlin, Philippe Ohrel, Xavier Boulanger and Cristiano Nocera. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Jampolsky
- Writers:
- Eric Morfaux, Marc Jampolsky
- Cinematographer:
- Sylvain Verdet
- Composer:
- Bruno Courtin
- Production:
- Seppia, ARTE, Mischief Films, ZDF, SWR, France Télévisions, ORF
- Status:
- Released
The Gutenberg Enigma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cédric Zimmerlin
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Philippe Ohrel
as Johannes Gutenberg
Xavier Boulanger
as Johannes Fust
- Cristiano Nocera
Cristiano Nocera
as Enea Silvio Piccolomini
- Marc Schweyer
Marc Schweyer
as Georg Dritzehn
Tim Berners-Lee
as Himself - Computer Scientist
Guy Bechtel
as Himself - Historian
- Stephan Füssel
Stephan Füssel
as Himself - Philologist
- Benoît Jordan
Benoît Jordan
as Himself - Archive Curator
- Pierre Monnet
Pierre Monnet
as Himself - Historian
- Olivier Deloignon
Olivier Deloignon
as Himself - Typography Historian
- Georges Bischoff
Georges Bischoff
as Himself - Historian
Key crew
Directed by Marc Jampolsky, written by Eric Morfaux and Marc Jampolsky.
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The Gutenberg Enigma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Gutenberg Enigma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gutenberg Enigma online?
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The Gutenberg Enigma (2017) is available to stream on CurtaOn Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gutenberg Enigma?
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The main cast of The Gutenberg Enigma (2017) includes Cédric Zimmerlin, Philippe Ohrel, Xavier Boulanger, Cristiano Nocera and Marc Schweyer. The film was directed by Marc Jampolsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gutenberg Enigma released?
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The Gutenberg Enigma was released on September 25, 2017 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Gutenberg Enigma worth watching?
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The Gutenberg Enigma (2017) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.