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Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche (2016): Cast

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Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche is a 2016 historical documentary directed by Rob Cowling, starring Bettany Hughes as Investigator. It runs 1 hour.

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Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Rob Cowling
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche About?

The premise of Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche without spoilers.

Bettany Hughes explores the beliefs of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, whose work has been profoundly manipulated and frequently misunderstood. The documentary investigates the origins of his ideas, particularly his famous declaration that "God is dead," and examines the impact of his philosophy on the modern world. It seeks to clarify the context and meaning behind his controversial statements and to shed light on his enduring legacy.

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Cast & crew

Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche Cast & Characters

Bettany Hughes plays Investigator in Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche. Directed by Rob Cowling.

From the director

More from Rob Cowling

More films directed by Rob Cowling: Genius of the Modern World: Freud, Genius of the Modern World: Marx, Genius of the Ancient World: Confucius and Genius of the Ancient World: Socrates.

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Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche?

Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche released?

Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche was released on June 23, 2016.

Who directed Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche?

Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche was directed by Rob Cowling.

More films by Rob Cowling

Who is in the cast of Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche?

Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche stars Bettany Hughes as Investigator.

Does Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche have a post-credit scene?

No. Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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