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The Ritman Library: Amsterdam

Name: The Ritman Library: Amsterdam
Released: 2017
Duration: 1 h 30 min

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2017
1 hr 30 mins
Documentary

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Watch legendary first editions, rare books and manuscripts like the famous Fama Fraternitatis, Corpus Hermeticum, Tabula Smaragdina, Atalanta Fugiens, Spaccio della bestia trionfante, Plontin Polyglot Bible and discover incredible works of authors like Basilius Valentinus, Marsilio Ficino, Johannes Reuchlin, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim, Paracelsus, Giordano Bruno, Heinrich Khunrath, Michael Maier, Jacob Böhme, Lambspring, Robert Fludd, Daniel Mögling, Baruch Spinoza, Matthäus Merian and Stephan Michelspacher. Learn more about the Ritman Library featuring wonderful stories and anecdotes of Joost Ritman, Esther Ritman, Cis van Heertum, José Bouman and Dr. Marco Pasi. Summary : - Exclusive rare books, manuscripts, wood cuts, engravings and first editions - Fascinating interviews and anecdotes - Amazing visual contents and images - Stunning symbols of Alchemy, Hermetica, Mysticism, Cabala, Magic, Rosicrucianism - Learn more about the spellbinding history of Western Esotericism.

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Joost Ritman

Founder of the library

Esther Ritman

Director of the library

Cis van Heertum

Curator of the 1800-present rare books collection

Awards

2018 - Trophy Award - Scientific & Educational Award - nominated
2018 - Festival Award - Best Director of a Feature Documentary - nominated
2018 - Festival Award - Best Story - nominated
2018 - Trophy Award - Best Film - nominated

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