Cartesius

Cartesius

1974 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 9.0

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Descartes left the Jesuit college where he had spent his childhood. He doubted the knowledge that had been instilled in him, with the exception of mathematics and geometry. He enlisted in the army of the Prince of Nassau in Breda. Upon his return, he wanted to escape the worldly atmosphere and devote himself to his studies. During an intense night, he found the foundations of a new science.

Directed by Roberto Rossellini · Written by Roberto Rossellini

Networks: Rai 1, ORTF Télévision

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Ugo Cardea René Descartes
Renato Montalbano Constantin Huygens
Anne Pouchie Elezac
Claude Berthy Guez de Balzac
Vernon Dobtcheff Astronomo Ciprus
Joshua Sinclair Brandaccio
Kenneth Belton Isaak Beeckman

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