The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa (2018)

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The film shows the genesis of the Swiss Tropical Institute under the direction of Rudolf Geigy. From his employees and students he was partly admired, partly feared. His moods and outbursts were legendary. As a wealthy industrialist, he was able to afford virtually everything and generously invested in the establishment of the Tropical Institute, but also made considerable development aid in Africa. A search for traces with contemporary witnesses.

Director: Stéphane Kleeb
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Felix Hulliger
Production: Vitascope GmbH
Country: Switzerland
Original Language: de
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What is The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa about?
The film shows the genesis of the Swiss Tropical Institute under the direction of Rudolf Geigy. From his employees and students he was partly admired, partly feared. His moods and outbursts were legendary. As a wealthy industrialist, he was able to afford virtually everything and generously invested in the establishment of the Tropical Institute, but also made considerable development aid in Africa. A search for traces with contemporary witnesses.
Who directed The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa?
The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa was directed by Stéphane Kleeb.
How long is The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa?
The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa?
The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa is a Documentary film.
Where was The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa produced?
The legacy of a driven man - why Rudolf Geigy set out for Africa was produced in Switzerland.