Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb (2013)

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To historians, physicist Lise Meitner deserves to be placed on a par with Einstein, Heisenberg and Otto Hahn. In the 1930s on the verge of World War II, she led a small group of scientists who discovered that splitting the atomic nucleus of uranium releases enormous energy. This extraordinary film tells the story of a woman who was far ahead of her time as a scientist and a pioneer of feminism.

Director: Wolf von Truchsess, Andreas G. Wagner
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Tom Weichenhain
Production: Westend Film & TV, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, 日本語
Original Language: de

Keywords

nazi, atomic bomb, world war ii, nobel prize, jewish woman, 1930s, woman scientist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb about?
To historians, physicist Lise Meitner deserves to be placed on a par with Einstein, Heisenberg and Otto Hahn. In the 1930s on the verge of World War II, she led a small group of scientists who discovered that splitting the atomic nucleus of uranium releases enormous energy. This extraordinary film tells the story of a woman who was far ahead of her time as a scientist and a pioneer of feminism.
Who directed Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb?
Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb was directed by Wolf von Truchsess, Andreas G. Wagner.
Who stars in Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb?
Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb stars Katherina Lange, Estella Hebert, Malte Tönissen, Marek Gierszał, Volker Kühn, Dietrich Hahn.
How long is Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb?
Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb?
Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb produced?
Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb was produced in Germany.