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The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery

Synopsis

New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 19, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Freeth
Original Title
The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
MFreeth.Com

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Freeth

Film Editing

Martin Freeth, Simon Ruben

Producers

Martin Freeth

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Freeth

Director

Martin Freeth

Editor

Martin Freeth

Producer

Simon Ruben

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

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What is The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery about?

New interpretations of the Antikythera Mechanism reveal that it could be used to predict eclipses, and that it had a dial recording the dates of the ancient Olympiads. The 2,000-year-old box of intricate gearwork provides a glimpse of the engineering prowess of the Hellenic world. The team discuss their results here.

Who directed The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was directed by Martin Freeth.

Who stars in The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The principal cast of The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery includes Dilly Barlow.

When was The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery released and how long is it?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 14m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery?

The Antikythera Mechanism: Decoding an Ancient Greek Mystery holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).