Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams (2013)
1h
Running Time
June 3, 2013Release Date
Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams (2013)
1h
Running Time
June 3, 2013Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
Documentary presented by Professor Simon Schaffer which charts the amazing and untold story of automata - extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life. The film brings the past to life in vivid detail as we see how and why these masterpieces were built. Travelling around Europe, Simon uncovers the history of these machines and shows us some of the most spectacular examples, from an entire working automaton city to a small boy who can be programmed to write and even a device that can play chess. All the machines Simon visits show a level of technical sophistication and ambition that still amazes today.
Where to Watch.



Currently Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Tubi TV, Plex, Plex Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Simon Schaffer
Himself - Presenter / Writer

Ilan Goodman
Jacques De Vaucanson

Laura Heath
Flute Player

Jonathan Betts
Himself - Senior Curator of Horology, Royal Observatory Greenwich

Paul Sen
Executive Producer

Nic Stacey
Producer / Director

Alex Menzies
Composer

Andy Jackson
Cinematographer
Media.




Details.
This Movie Is About.
engineering
clockwork
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