Das Urwaldkrankenhaus - Mythos Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth

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?

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
44 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
44 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 4, 2025
Season
2025
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
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0
Reviews
0
Producers
ARTE, Signed Media
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Country
DE
English
Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth

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husband wife relationship50%nobel peace prize50%humanitarian50%founder50%philosopher50%humanitarian work50%valiant wife50%historical reinterpretation50%anti-colonialism50%theologian50%biographical documentary50%

Description

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?

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Japanese

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