The Wonderful Machine
Series Overview
A long journey in 8 episodes to discover the human body, with Piero Angela who closely observes our organism, focusing each time on a theme: the eye, the ear, taste and smell, the stomach and the intestine, liver, bones, lungs and heart. How does our "wonder machine" work? To make each explanation direct and clear, the program uses films, animations and photographs developed with the scanning electron microscope.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
1990 – 1990
Premiered: Thu, Oct 25, 1990
Piero AngelaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Heart”
A journey to discover the "engine" of the organism: the heart. At the beginning of the episode Angela asks a series of questions: how many times does this organ beat in a lifetime? How does it work? What exactly happens when something goes wrong? The description of this "four-chamber pump" is careful and punctual, as in Piero Angela's style. When observed under a scanning electron microscope, the organ reveals many interesting details that are worth paying attention to.
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Cast & Creators
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Rosalba Costantini, Giuliano Nicastro
Lorenzo Pinna, Marco Visalberghi, Pietro Motta
Roberto Anselmi
Walter Abbondanza
Rosanna Faraglia, Laura Falavolti
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Rosalba Costantini
Director
Walter Abbondanza
Editor
Roberto Anselmi
Original Music Composer
Giuliano Nicastro
Director
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What is The Wonderful Machine about?
A long journey in 8 episodes to discover the human body, with Piero Angela who closely observes our organism, focusing each time on a theme: the eye, the ear, taste and smell, the stomach and the intestine, liver, bones, lungs and heart. How does our "wonder machine" work? To make each explanation direct and clear, the program uses films, animations and photographs developed with the scanning electron microscope.
How many seasons does The Wonderful Machine have?
The Wonderful Machine comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Wonderful Machine?
Key cast members in The Wonderful Machine include Piero Angela.
Who created or directed The Wonderful Machine?
The Wonderful Machine was developed and directed by Rosalba Costantini, Giuliano Nicastro.