Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants (1997)

Plot

Struggling to unravel the secrets of the cosmos, Galileo faces numerous obstacles, including financial woes, an indifferent brother, and a envious competitor. However, hope arrives in the form of his student, Prince Cosimo, the son of the powerful Medici family. With this unexpected alliance, Galileo gains the backing he needs to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of scientific discovery, all while navigating the treacherous waters of ambition and rivalry in Renaissance Italy.