The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
Der Einstein des Sex
Synopsis
The life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew, who as a physician established the field of sexology, and fought militantly against German anti-sodomy laws in the late 19th century. The script reveals main characters in Hirschfeld's life including impossible love interest Baron von Teschenberg, and Hirschfeld's aids- young Karl Giese and guardian angel, the transvestite Dorchen, as they establish the First Institute of Sexual Sciences in Berlin in 1920, and follows their struggles to keep it open, up to the rise of the Third Reich in the mid 1930s.
Top Cast
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Magnus Hirschfeld (alt)
Kai Schumann
Magnus Hirschfeld (jung)
Ben Becker
Adolf Brand
Wolfgang Völz
Polizeipräsident
Otto Sander
Professor Steinach
Meret Becker
Arbeiterin
Olaf Drauschke
Karl Giese
Peter Ehrlich
Richard
Angelika Mann
Sängerin
Christa Pasemann
Tante Gesche
Monika Hansen
Gräfin
Gerd Lukas Storzer
Hermann von Teschenberg
Gerry Wolff
Onkel von Hirschfeld
Tima die Göttliche
Dorchen
Harald Glitz
Hochzeitsgast
Release History & Theatrical Window
Macao International Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Passoni, Chris Kraus
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Der Einstein des Sex
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosa von Praunheim
Valentin Passoni, Chris Kraus
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Elfi Mikesch
Mike Shephard
Rosa von Praunheim
Department Leadership Roster
Rosa von Praunheim
Director
Rosa von Praunheim
Producer
Mike Shephard
Editor
Valentin Passoni
Writer
Chris Kraus
Writer
Elfi Mikesch
Director of Photography
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Original Music Composer
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What is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld about?
The life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew, who as a physician established the field of sexology, and fought militantly against German anti-sodomy laws in the late 19th century. The script reveals main characters in Hirschfeld's life including impossible love interest Baron von Teschenberg, and Hirschfeld's aids- young Karl Giese and guardian angel, the transvestite Dorchen, as they establish the First Institute of Sexual Sciences in Berlin in 1920, and follows their struggles to keep it open, up to the rise of the Third Reich in the mid 1930s.
Who directed The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
Who stars in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The principal cast of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld includes Friedel von Wangenheim, Kai Schumann, Ben Becker, Wolfgang Völz, Otto Sander.
When was The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld released and how long is it?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.