The film is set in 1860s Paris and follows the story of Louis Pasteur, a chemist who is advocating for the importance of hand washing and sterilization in medicine. Despite his groundbreaking discoveries, Pasteur faces opposition from the scientific community, including Dr. Charbonnet, a leading opponent. The debate continues even after Pasteur's vaccine proves effective in a government-sanctioned experiment with anthrax.
The Story of Louis Pasteur
The remarkable life story of a pioneering French microbiologist who transformed agriculture and medicine with his groundbreaking research.
