Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth

Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth (2025)

Directed by Aaron Thiesen

Documentary, TV Movie · 44m

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?

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Crew

Director
Aaron Thiesen

Details

Original title
Das Urwaldkrankenhaus - Mythos Albert Schweitzer
Release date
2025-09-04
Runtime
44m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Production
ARTE, Signed Media