Signs and Secrets: The Worlds of Umberto Eco

Spend some time with the enigmatic Umberto Eco─the best-selling author of "The Name of the Rose," "Foucault's Pendulum," and other fascinating novels─in this illuminating documentary profile. Filmed in Italy and Paris, the program sheds new light on how the author weaves together elements of science, history, religion, mythology, and a gift for erudite language into deeply rewarding tapestries of storytelling. 42 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.