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Cast & Crew

Nic Stacey
Director
Ilan Goodman
As Jacques De Vaucanson
Simon Schaffer
As Himself - Presenter
Laura Heath
As Flute Player
Jonathan Betts
As Himself - Senior Curator of Horology, Royal Observatory Greenwich

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"Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams" is a documentary that delves into the fascinating history of automata, intricate clockwork machines built to mimic human and animal movements in the pre-industrial age. With the guidance of Professor Simon Schaffer, the film takes viewers on a journey across Europe, showcasing some of the most remarkable examples of these machines, from a functioning automaton city to a programmable writing boy and a chess-playing device. Be prepared to be amazed by the technical sophistication and ambition displayed in these incredible machines.

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