The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
Originally released in 2000. The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld is a drama/history film. directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
Starring Friedel von Wangenheim, Kai Schumann, and Ben Becker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Friedel von Wangenheim
as Magnus Hirschfeld (alt)
Kai Schumann
as Magnus Hirschfeld (jung)
Ben Becker
as Adolf Brand
Wolfgang Völz
as Polizeipräsident
Otto Sander
as Professor Steinach
Meret Becker
as Arbeiterin
Olaf Drauschke
as Karl Giese
Peter Ehrlich
as Richard
Angelika Mann
as Sängerin
Christa Pasemann
as Tante Gesche
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
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 scri...
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.
How long is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld released?
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was released on March 16, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
The main 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.