Documentary · Canada · 2023 · 1h 18m

The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

Director

Cast

Carolyn Abraham as Self Frederick E. Lepore as Self Benyamin Cohen as Self Robert Schulmann as Self Albert Einstein as Self (archive footage) Steven Levy as Self

Crew

Christian Bielz — Director of Photography Nick Hector — Editor David Wall — Original Music Composer Michelle Shephard — Writer Carolyn Abraham — Writer Carolyn Abraham — Producer

Tagline

He believes it will solve the mystery of genius. He thinks it will make him a scientific star. But the decision will haunt the rest of his life.

Synopsis

On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.

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