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In 1913, a young doctor named Albert Schweitzer arrives in Lambaréné, a French colony in Gabon. Together with his wife Helene, he builds a jungle hospital, confronting tropical diseases, medication shortages, and local skepticism. This 2025 documentary examines the myth and reality of the legendary humanitarian, utilizing archival footage, historian interviews, and reconstructions of key events. The film reveals how theology, philosophy, and medicine intertwined in Schweitzer's unique mission, which spanned decades in Africa and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. It questions the contemporary relevance of his principle of "reverence for life" within the context of colonial history and medical humanism.