Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens (2002)
Based on Dava Sobel’s bestselling book, Galileo’s Daughter, this documentary reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist – that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.
Director: Peter Jones
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Simon Callow as Galileo |
| Writing | Dava Sobel | Writer |
| Directing | Peter Jones | Director |
| Production | David Axelrod | Producer |
| Sound | Mark Adler | Music |
| Crew | Brian McDairmant | Cinematography |