The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025)
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
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: October 16, 2025
Cast
- August Diehl - Josef Mengele
- Friederike Becht - Martha Mengele
- Dana Herfurth - Irene Mengele
- David Ruland - Hans Sedlmeier
- Carlos Kaspar - Alexander Eckstein
- Max Bretschneider - Rolf Mengele
- Burghart Klaußner - Karl Mengele
- Heinz K. Krattiger - Jung
- Santino Lucci - Jorge
- Ramiro Lucci - Luis
Screenplay
- Kirill Serebrennikov (Screenplay)
- Olivier Guez (Author)
Cinematography: Vladislav Opelyants
Editing: Hansjörg Weissbrich
Production: CG Cinéma, Lupa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, Hype Studios, Scala Films, Forma Pro Films, Cimarrón Cine, Piano, Gold Rush Pictures, Lorem Ipsum, Red Production Company
Country: Germany, France, Latvia, Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States of America
Language: Español, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
world war ii, based on true story, historical drama, 1940s, josef mengele, based on real person, biographical drama
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
- The Disappearance of Josef Mengele stars August Diehl, Friederike Becht, Dana Herfurth, David Ruland, Carlos Kaspar, Max Bretschneider.
- How long is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
- The Disappearance of Josef Mengele has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
- The Disappearance of Josef Mengele is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Disappearance of Josef Mengele produced?
- The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was produced in Germany, France, Latvia, Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
- The themes of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele include: Inspiring True Stories.