Publication
[Boston] : WGBH Boston Video, ©2006, 2002. written and produced by David Axelrod ; directed by Peter Jones ; Green Umbrella Ltd. for NOVA/WGBH Boston. Notes: Based on the book, Galileo's daughter, by Dava Sobel. Originally produced for television series NOVA, broadcast 2002. Credits: Director of photography, Brian McDairmant ; editor, Eve Gage ; music, Mark Adler. Cast: Galileo played by Simon Callow, Laura Nardi, John Fraser, Alexa Jargo. OCLC Number: 826880427. 1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
ISBN
1593755732 / 9781593755737
UPC
783421408692
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Named person: Galileo Galilei
Description: " ... Galileo Galilei risked his life to advance his revolutionary concepts of the universe British actor Simon Callow brings Galileo to life, humanizing the great thinker's passion, intelligence, and arrogance while depicting his frustrations with fellow philosophers, scientists, and Roman Catholic leaders ..."--Container.
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Description: " ... Galileo Galilei risked his life to advance his revolutionary concepts of the universe British actor Simon Callow brings Galileo to life, humanizing the great thinker's passion, intelligence, and arrogance while depicting his frustrations with fellow philosophers, scientists, and Roman Catholic leaders ..."--Container.
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Physical description
4.75 inches
Description
Dramatization of Galileo Galilei's life, including his scientific achievements and his defense of his controversial theory that the earth revolves around the sun. Also includes how letters from his illegitimate daughter, Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun, have shed new light on Galileo's discoveries and his trial for heresy.
Language
Original language
English