Kongomüller (2013)
In Germany they call me "Komü", the Kongomüller
After numerous military operations, Major Müller can't find a way back into civilian life. Following his urge to communicate, the Major is looking for listeners and encouragement. He doesn't find either. Instead, the repeated monological memory of his own heroic deeds determines his present – with all the consequences. This 30-minute short film is based on the statements made by the mercenary Siegfried Müller in the documentary “The Laughing Man” (Walter Heynowski and Gerhard Scheumann, DEFA studio for newsreels and documentaries, 1966), as well as records from the German colonial period in Africa. An intensive contribution to the necessary public debate about the consequences of military operations.
Cast
- Olaf Rauschenbach - Major Siegfried Müller
- Ninon Hensel - Naked Woman
- Harry Schiller - Man at Bar
- Dieter Ziegler - Restaurant Guest
Screenplay
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), congo, trauma, colonialism, post-colonial, german colonialism, war trauma, democratic republic of the congo, german, short film, colonial history, war, german history, kongomüller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kongomüller about?
- After numerous military operations, Major Müller can't find a way back into civilian life. Following his urge to communicate, the Major is looking for listeners and encouragement. He doesn't find either. Instead, the repeated monological memory of his own heroic deeds determines his present – with all the consequences. This 30-minute short film is based on the statements made by the mercenary Siegfried Müller in the documentary “The Laughing Man” (Walter Heynowski and Gerhard Scheumann, DEFA studio for newsreels and documentaries, 1966), as well as records from the German colonial period in Africa. An intensive contribution to the necessary public debate about the consequences of military operations.
- Who directed Kongomüller?
- Kongomüller was directed by Fabian F.W. Exter, Olaf Rauschenbach.
- Who stars in Kongomüller?
- Kongomüller stars Olaf Rauschenbach, Ninon Hensel, Harry Schiller, Dieter Ziegler.
- How long is Kongomüller?
- Kongomüller has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Kongomüller?
- Kongomüller is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Kongomüller produced?
- Kongomüller was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Kongomüller?
- The themes of Kongomüller include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother.