Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America
Der Mann, der Amerika den Namen gab Amerigo Vespucci
Synopsis
Everyone knows Columbus, but few know Vespucci. And yet, the continent of America was named after the banker and explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This film attempts to find the truth about the almost unknown Italian – was he a swindler, as was later claimed, or a daring navigator who first recognised the significance of Columbus' discovery?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eike Schmitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanne Utzt
- Original Score
- Achim Gieseler
- Original Title
- Der Mann, der Amerika den Namen gab Amerigo Vespucci
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Atlantis-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eike Schmitz
Susanne Utzt
Achim Gieseler
Thomas Bresinsky
Jonathan Ehrlich
Eike Schmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Eike Schmitz
Director
Susanne Utzt
Writer
Thomas Bresinsky
Director of Photography
Jonathan Ehrlich
Editor
Achim Gieseler
Original Music Composer
Eike Schmitz
Producer
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What is Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America about?
Everyone knows Columbus, but few know Vespucci. And yet, the continent of America was named after the banker and explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This film attempts to find the truth about the almost unknown Italian – was he a swindler, as was later claimed, or a daring navigator who first recognised the significance of Columbus' discovery?
Who directed Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America?
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America was directed by Eike Schmitz.
Who stars in Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America?
The principal cast of Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America includes Michele Guidi, Tommaso Giusto, Pedro Álvarez Molina, Sascha Rotermund.
When was Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America released and how long is it?
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America was composed by Achim Gieseler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America?
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America holds official age classifications: FR: TP.