Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth
Das Urwaldkrankenhaus - Mythos Albert Schweitzer
Synopsis
A famous figure of the 20th century, Albert Schweitzer was a tireless humanist and polymath who opened a hospital in the Gabonese jungle to bring healthcare to remote areas. But today the legacy of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 is being scrutinised. How important was his wife Hélène in his success? And was the virtuous man also racist?
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- Director
- Aaron Thiesen
- Original Title
- Das Urwaldkrankenhaus - Mythos Albert Schweitzer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Signed Media
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Aaron Thiesen
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Aaron Thiesen
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What is Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth about?
A famous figure of the 20th century, Albert Schweitzer was a tireless humanist and polymath who opened a hospital in the Gabonese jungle to bring healthcare to remote areas. But today the legacy of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 is being scrutinised. How important was his wife Hélène in his success? And was the virtuous man also racist?
Who directed Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth?
Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth was directed by Aaron Thiesen.
Who stars in Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth?
The principal cast of Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth includes Albert Schweitzer.
When was Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth released and how long is it?
Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 44m.