Der Einstein des Sex


1h 43m 1999

Brief Synopsis

In the 1920s, sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935) establishes a world-famous sexuality clinic in Berlin. But, as Nazism begins to envelope Germany, Hirschfeld is forced to escape to the U.S., leaving behind his young lover.

Film Details

Also Known As
Einstein des Sex, Einstein of Sex, The
Genre
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Argus Film Produktie; Arte; Media Luna Entertainment; Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures Gmbh; Vpro
Distribution Company
Filmcoopi Zurich Ag; Tla Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Synopsis

In the 1920s, sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935) establishes a world-famous sexuality clinic in Berlin. But, as Nazism begins to envelope Germany, Hirschfeld is forced to escape to the U.S., leaving behind his young lover.

Film Details

Also Known As
Einstein des Sex, Einstein of Sex, The
Genre
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Argus Film Produktie; Arte; Media Luna Entertainment; Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures Gmbh; Vpro
Distribution Company
Filmcoopi Zurich Ag; Tla Releasing

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States August 1999

Released in United States February 2000

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (international competition) August 4-14, 1999.

Shown at the European Film Market, February 9-20, 2000

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States February 2000 (Shown at the European Film Market, February 9-20, 2000)

Released in United States August 1999 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (international competition) August 4-14, 1999.)