In cinema 12/12/2025
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
Das Verschwinden des Josef Mengele
MS12
Genre
Biography, Historical drama
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Run time
2h 15min
Cast
August Diehl, Dana Herfurth, Friederike Becht
Shortly after the end of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor who had practiced in the Auschwitz extermination camp, managed to escape from Germany. With the help of SS soldiers and the support of wealthy South American families, he went into hiding in Argentina. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay, with stops in the Brazilian jungle, the so-called Angel of Death organized his methodical disappearance and escaped any form of trial.
Genre
Biography, Historical drama
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Run time
2h 15min
Cast
August Diehl, Dana Herfurth, Friederike Becht

Shortly after the end of the Second World War, Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor who had practiced in the Auschwitz extermination camp, managed to escape from Germany. With the help of SS soldiers and the support of wealthy South American families, he went into hiding in Argentina. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay, with stops in the Brazilian jungle, the so-called Angel of Death organized his methodical disappearance and escaped any form of trial.
Info
Rating
Under 12 Not Recommended
Production year
2025
Global distributor
Bac Films
Local distributor
Otaku MTÜ
In cinema
12/12/2025