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Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth

202544mAaron Thiesen

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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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Husband Wife RelationshipNobel Peace PrizeHumanitarianFounderPhilosopherHumanitarian WorkValiant WifeHistorical ReinterpretationAnti-colonialismTheologian

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What is Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth (2025) about?

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?

Who stars in Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth?

Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth stars Albert Schweitzer (Self (archive) - subject). The film was directed by Aaron Thiesen.

How long is Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth?

Albert Schweitzer - The Man Behind the Myth has a runtime of 44 min and premiered in 2025.

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