The Einstein of Sex - Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (1999)
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Controversial German filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim narrates an unusual story in this dramatic feature film about the once world-famous sexologist Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. Founder of the world's first gay rights movement, as well as an influential thinker and researcher, Hirschfeld was a homosexual… More Controversial German filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim narrates an unusual story in this dramatic feature film about the once world-famous sexologist Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld. Founder of the world's first gay rights movement, as well as an influential thinker and researcher, Hirschfeld was a homosexual socialist Jew, which made it impossible for him to pursue his career in his native Germany during the 1930s. He was forced into exile in the U.S., where he earned the nickname 'Einstein of Sex.' The film reveals Hirschfeld through events, which involve the major figures in his life such as an unfulfilled love affair with Baron von Teschenberg; the happy years with young Karl Giese; his struggle with major gay opponent, right-wing writer Adolf Brand; and the presence of his guardian angel, the witty and courageous transvestite Dorchen. Interestingly, von Praunheim chooses a rather conventional narrative for this non-conventional subject, employing key episodes to build a provocative biography of a controversial figure. Der Einstein des Sex was screened in competition at the 1999 Locarno International Film Festival. ~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, Rovi
- Directed By
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Written By
- Chris Kraus, Valenti Passoni
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 14, 2000 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Marcy Dermansky, About.com
"The Einstein of Sex" has the look of a poorly made television drama, but don't let that distract you. Praunheim tells an important story and he tells it well.
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Cast
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Kai Schuhmann
as Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (young man)
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Friedel von Wangenheim
as Dr. Hirschfeld (middle aged)
- Gerd Lukas Storzer
- Olaf Drauschke
- Tima die Goettliche
- Ben Becker
- Meret Becker
- Otto Sander
- Monika Hansen
- Tima die Gottliche
- Wolfgang Volz
