Semmelweis

Overview

In 19th century Vienna, Ignac Semmelweis stands out as a fiery yet dedicated physician who juggles delivering babies and performing autopsies. His relentless pursuit to uncover the origins of puerperal fever—a devastating epidemic plaguing new mothers—drives him to challenge conventional medical practices. As he navigates the complexities of medical ignorance and resistance from his peers, Semmelweis's groundbreaking discoveries could revolutionize childbirth and save countless lives, but will he be able to convince a skeptical world of the truth?