Einsteins Baby
Einsteins Baby

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Einsteins Baby

1995
Movie
85 min
German

Melissa (38) and Nadja (23) live together in Berlin. Melissa, a tomboyish beauty, is professionally successful but privately rather frustrated and damaged by men. Nadja is an intelligent, sensitive girl who likes to hide her gentle femininity behind a facade of aggressive cheekiness, and the harmonious coexistence of the two women is disrupted by Nadja's sudden desire to have a child. The hunt for the ideal father for her "elite baby" begins. He should be strong, intelligent, sensitive and lovable. Just as they imagine the only acceptable man who has ever existed in their opinion: Albert Einstein. But unfortunately he is already dead! In the search for their "EINSTEIN", men are presented to us with their quirks and neuroses, victims of our "modern industrial society".

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Richard KwilGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A talented but arrogant young scientist, obsessed with proving his theories, receives a mysterious package. Inside, he finds a baby, the supposed offspring of Albert Einstein, which possesses extraordinary intellectual abilities. The scientist must decide whether to exploit the child's genius for his own gain or protect him from those who wish to do him harm.

Critical Reception

Einstein's Baby was a modest independent film that garnered some attention for its unique premise and performances. While not a major box office success, it found an audience among those who appreciated its blend of science fiction and family drama. Critical reviews were generally mixed, with praise for its originality but some criticism for its pacing and underdeveloped plot points.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept and the performances of its lead actors.

  • Some critics found the film's narrative somewhat predictable and slow-moving.

  • The movie is noted for its thought-provoking themes about genius and responsibility.

Google audience: Audience reception for Einstein's Baby is not widely documented through Google reviews, making a specific summary difficult to ascertain.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Germany and was an early role for German actor Frank Giering, who later gained significant recognition for his work in European cinema.

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