Let's Go to the Movies: Week of Nov. 1, 2021: Longitude
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Let’s Go to the Movies: Week of Nov. 1, 2021: Longitude
You can watch the trailer here.
We’ve recommended this movie before, but it’s worth watching if you haven’t done so yet.
Yes, it is possible to make a 3h 20min movie about clocks. Far from being boring, this movie is a thrilling adventure, telling the story of the search for a solution to the “greatest scientific problem of the time” – determining longitude while at sea. The movie follows the struggles and determination of a carpenter-turned-clockmaker convinced that the solution involved accurately measuring time instead of relying on astronomy. That’s how the marine chronometer was invented and is how navigation became safer.
This TV movie was produced in 2000 by Charles Sturridge and stars Jeremy Irons and Sir Michael Gambon.
More on this movie on Wikipedia.
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Where can we see this movie?
click the link and watch
Oh it’s here! Thank you
I am a Horologist ( clock maker) and this an incredible movie for all to watch.
Welcome, John. So glad that someone with your knowledge and experience also recommends. It is one of my favorites.
dramatisation of the 1995 book of the same title by Dava Sobel
wonderful cast and the level of persistence, good manners in the face of difficulties infuse an atmosphere across time. thank you. the wonderful book is brought to life.
wonderful cast and the level of persistence, good manners in the face of difficulties infuse an atmosphere across time. thank you. the wonderful book is brought to life.