The man who split the atom gets his own atoms split open — secrets, lies, and relativity.
In this imaginary investigation, the scientist, who was very secretive, is presented in a new light. Actors play people who knew Einstein and retrace his journey. The portrait is followed by a debate on a point of controversy, the involvement of Albert Einstein in the nuclear war.
Direction
Chouchan's playful reconstruction of memory.
Writing
Meta-debate format interrogates biography itself.
Director
Gérard Chouchan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1972 French TV was obsessed with deconstructing hero narratives — this fits the post-1968 skepticism perfectly.
Gérard Chouchan mostly made regional documentaries; this rare drama-doc hybrid is basically a UFO in his filmography.
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