Kongo-Müller: A German-German story (2011)
When the Congo became independent in 1960, clashes between rival groups ensued. White mercenaries with war experience are also involved in the conflicts. They include Germans who, under the leadership of the former Wehrmacht officer Siegfried Müller, brutally attack the black population. After the "Stern" reporter Gerd Heidemann had uncovered the machinations, the GDR filmmaker Walter Heynowski made a politically motivated documentary about Siegfried "Kongo Müller". Now Siegfried Ressel has reconstructed the story of the German mercenaries and the propaganda argument about their use.
Director: Siegfried Ressel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: November 5, 2011
Cast
- Siegfried Müller - Self (archive footage)
Cinematography: Sebastian Hattop, Fayd Jungnickel
Editing: Hannes Richter, Emma Gräf
Production: a+r film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Siegfried Ressel
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kongo-Müller: A German-German story about?
- When the Congo became independent in 1960, clashes between rival groups ensued. White mercenaries with war experience are also involved in the conflicts. They include Germans who, under the leadership of the former Wehrmacht officer Siegfried Müller, brutally attack the black population. After the "Stern" reporter Gerd Heidemann had uncovered the machinations, the GDR filmmaker Walter Heynowski made a politically motivated documentary about Siegfried "Kongo Müller". Now Siegfried Ressel has reconstructed the story of the German mercenaries and the propaganda argument about their use.
- Who directed Kongo-Müller: A German-German story?
- Kongo-Müller: A German-German story was directed by Siegfried Ressel.
- Who stars in Kongo-Müller: A German-German story?
- Kongo-Müller: A German-German story stars Siegfried Müller.
- How long is Kongo-Müller: A German-German story?
- Kongo-Müller: A German-German story has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Kongo-Müller: A German-German story?
- Kongo-Müller: A German-German story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kongo-Müller: A German-German story produced?
- Kongo-Müller: A German-German story was produced in Germany.