Homo sum

A solemn, talky silent drama of scientific conviction and social hostility, with a tense duel looming.

Directed by

Octav von Klodnicki

Genres

Drama

Starring

Walter Schmidthässler, Rita Clermont, Jenny Marba

Overview

Anthropologist and prehistorian Prof. Dr. Crusius, accompanied by his assistant Karl Mill, is tracing the footsteps of early humans. He aims to prove the existence of a human being from a hundred thousand years ago. Furthermore, he is convinced that an animal soul resides within every human being. He faces hostility because of his theory and receives anonymous threatening letters. He delivers a major lecture before the anthropological society. Ultimately, the professor is even forced to fight a duel with an adversary over his hypothesis.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, identity, isolation, science

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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