The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000)
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.
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 16, 2000
Cast
- Friedel von Wangenheim - 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
Screenplay
Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse
Cinematography: Elfi Mikesch
Editing: Mike Shephard
Production: Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, Netherlands
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
lgbt, sexual dysfunction
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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 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 Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld stars Friedel von Wangenheim, Kai Schumann, Ben Becker, Wolfgang Völz, Otto Sander, Meret Becker.
- 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 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
- The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld produced?
- The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld was produced in Germany, Netherlands.