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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD

2011 · 90 min Documentary
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2011
Country Germany, Switzerland
Genre Documentary
Director Martin Witz
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (22 votes)

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The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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