Semmelweis (1940)
- Directed by
- André de Toth
- Genre
- drama film, biographical drama film
- Country
- Hungary
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Rating
- 8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This film tells the story of a 19th century doctor who fought to prove his theories about handwashing and infection. It follows his struggle to be heard by the medical establishment and the personal costs of his dedication.
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What happens
Semmelweis is a 1940 Hungarian biographical drama film directed by André De Toth and starring Tivadar Uray, Gyula Gózon and Erzsi Simor. It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film's sets were designed by the art director Márton Vincze. It is based on the life of the pioneering nineteenth century doctor Ignaz Semmelweis. Later biopics include the 1950 East German film Dr. Semmelweis and the 1952 Hungarian Semmelweis. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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