Alfred Nobel - The Merchant of Death?

Alfred Nobel - The Merchant of Death?

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20 Minutes - Color

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This program recounts the life of Alfred Nobel, known during his lifetime as “the merchant of death” because of his discovery and exploitation of high explosives. Through dramatic flashbacks, the program acquaints viewers with Nobel’s early life and brilliant inventions; his attainment of vast wealth and power; his romantic entanglements; and his consummate achievement, endowment of the fabulous Nobel prizes.

American Film Festival

7 Minutes | Color
This program recounts the life of Alfred Nobel, known during his lifetime as “the merchant of death” because of his discovery and exploitation of high explosives. Through dramatic flashbacks, the program acquaints viewers with Nobel’s early life and brilliant inventions; his attainment of vast wealth and power; his romantic entanglements; and his consummate achievement, endowment of the fabulous Nobel prizes.

American Film Festival

7 Minutes | Color