The Disappearance of Josef Mengele(2025)
Overview
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor at Auschwitz, escapes to South America to rebuild his life in hiding. Through the eyes of his son who finds him again, Mengele is confronted with a past he can no longer ignore. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay via Brazil, the man who became known as “The Angel of Death” will organize his methodical disappearance to avoid any form of trial.
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Studio
CG Cinéma
Cast
August Diehl
as Josef Mengele
Max Bretschneider
as Rolf Mengele
David Ruland
as Hans Sedlmeier
Dana Herfurth
as Irene Mengele
Burghart Klaußner
as Karl Mengele
Friederike Becht
as Martha Mengele
Carlos Kaspar
as Alexander Eckstein
Heinz K. Krattiger
as Jung
Santino Lucci
as Jorge
Ramiro Lucci
as Luis
Rodrigo Costa Pereyra
as Roberto Stammer
Johannes Hegemann
as Wolfgang Gerhard
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
Portuguese
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
CG Cinéma • Lupa Film • ARTE France Cinéma
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What is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele about?▼
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor at Auschwitz, escapes to South America to rebuild his life in hiding. Through the eyes of his son who finds him again, Mengele is confronted with a past he can no longer ignore. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay via Brazil, the man who became known as “The Angel of Death” will organize his methodical disappearance to avoid any form of trial.
Who directed The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?▼
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and released in 2025. It is a history, drama film.
How long is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?▼
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?▼
The cast of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele includes August Diehl as Josef Mengele, Max Bretschneider as Rolf Mengele, David Ruland as Hans Sedlmeier, Dana Herfurth as Irene Mengele, Burghart Klaußner as Karl Mengele and more.
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