The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld(2000)
Der Einstein des Sex
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld 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.
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000) is a drama and history film directed by Rosa von Praunheim, released on March 16, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Friedel von Wangenheim, Kai Schumann, Ben Becker and Wolfgang Völz. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Writers:
- Chris Kraus, Valentin Passoni
- Producers:
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Cinematographer:
- Elfi Mikesch
- Composer:
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Production:
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Friedel von Wangenheim
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
Olaf Drauschke
as Karl Giese
Peter Ehrlich
as Richard
- Angelika Mann
Angelika Mann
as Sängerin
- Christa Pasemann
Christa Pasemann
as Tante Gesche
Monika Hansen
as Gräfin
- Gerd Lukas Storzer
Gerd Lukas Storzer
as Hermann von Teschenberg
Key crew
Directed by Rosa von Praunheim, written by Chris Kraus and Valentin Passoni, produced by Rosa von Praunheim.
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
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The main cast of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000) includes Friedel von Wangenheim, Kai Schumann, Ben Becker, Wolfgang Völz and Otto Sander. The film was directed by Rosa von Praunheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld released?
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was released on March 16, 2000 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld worth watching?
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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.