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The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000)

Movie ★ 5.5 100 min

Drama History

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.

Rosa von Praunheim Director Chris Kraus Writer Valentin Passoni Writer

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Released
March 16, 2000
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0161542
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Studio
Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion

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Cast

Friedel von Wangenheim Magnus Hirschfeld (alt) Kai Schumann Kai Schumann Magnus Hirschfeld (jung) Ben Becker Ben Becker Adolf Brand Wolfgang Völz Wolfgang Völz Polizeipräsident Otto Sander Otto Sander Professor Steinach Meret Becker Meret Becker Arbeiterin Olaf Drauschke Karl Giese Peter Ehrlich Peter Ehrlich Richard Angelika Mann Sängerin Christa Pasemann Tante Gesche Monika Hansen Monika Hansen Gräfin Gerd Lukas Storzer Hermann von Teschenberg Gerry Wolff Gerry Wolff Onkel von Hirschfeld Tima die Göttliche Dorchen Harald Glitz Harald Glitz Hochzeitsgast

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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.
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 is a 2000 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld?
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