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Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth 2025 Directed by Aaron Thiesen Das Urwaldkrankenhaus - Mythos Albert Schweitzer

A famous figure of the 20th century, Albert Schweitzer was a tireless humanist and polymath who opened a hospital in the Gabonese jungle to bring healthcare to remote areas. But today the legacy of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 is being scrutinised. How important was his wife Hélène in his success? And was the virtuous man also racist?

Country Germany
Production Country Germany
Language German
Spoken Language German
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies ARTE , Signed Media
Release Date 4 September 2025
44 mins
Cast
Albert Schweitzer Self (archive) - subject
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