TV series

Cartesius

1974, Italian, on Rai 1 & ORTF Télévision.

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.

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Episode length

90 min

Status

Ended in 1974