The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD
2011
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Synopsis
By coincidence rather than by design, the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. THE SUBSTANCE is an investigation into our troubled relationship with LSD, told from its beginnings to today.
The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD (2011) is a 1h 30min documentary feature film by Martin Witz. By coincidence rather than by design, the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of...
Key facts
Cast
James S. Ketchum
Original language
Czech
First release
November 17, 2011 (Switzerland)
Crew
Screenplay
Martin Witz
Producer
Andres Pfäffli, Elda Guidinetti
Cinematography
Patrick Lindenmaier, Pio Corradi
Editing
Stefan Kälin
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 17, 2011 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | November 24, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Martin Witz |
| Cast | James S. Ketchum (Self) |
| Screenplay | Martin Witz |
| Producer | Andres Pfäffli, Elda Guidinetti |
| Cinematography | Patrick Lindenmaier, Pio Corradi |
| Editing | Stefan Kälin |
| Sound | Roland Widmer, Stefan Willenegger |
Additional data: TMDB.
