Geniale Göttin – Die Geschichte von Hedy Lamarr (2017)

Geniale Göttin – Die Geschichte von Hedy Lamarr: Directed by Alexandra Dean. With Hedy Lamarr, Mel Brooks, Jennifer Hom, Anthony Loder. The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.

“Fascinating look at the life and work of Hedy Lamarr. About five years ago, I distinctly remember reading in an electrical engineering journal about the inventions of Hedy in the field of telecommunications. I rushed to the local library and sure enough there were several books about her. It was such a pleasure to see this documentary. It tied it all together for me. We learn a good deal about her early life and upbringing and her start in the European Film business. Like many European artists, Hedy was alarmed at the rise of Fascism and decided for a better life in America. We also learn about the early studio system, both the positive aspects and also about some of the negative ones, which are front and centre with the public these days. Hedy was a multi faceted artist/inventor and we see her forming collaborative relationships with all sorts of people from avant-garde pianists to airplane designers! She was certainly a modern day Ada Lovelace.”