The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
Das Verschwinden des Josef Mengele
Synopsis
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.
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THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JOSEF MENGELE | Kirill Serebrennikov | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-19
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August Diehl
Josef Mengele
Max Bretschneider
Rolf Mengele
David Ruland
Hans Sedlmeier
Dana Herfurth
Irene Mengele
Burghart Klaußner
Karl Mengele
Friederike Becht
Martha Mengele
Carlos Kaspar
Alexander Eckstein
Heinz K. Krattiger
Jung
Santino Lucci
Jorge
Ramiro Lucci
Luis
Rodrigo Costa Pereyra
Roberto Stammer
Johannes Hegemann
Wolfgang Gerhard
Sven Schelker
Krug
Christoph Gawenda
Klaus Eckstein
Mirco Kreibich
Alois Mengele
Tilo Werner
Geza Stammer
Annamária Láng
Gitta Stammer
Christoph Gawenda
Rudel
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirill Serebrennikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirill Serebrennikov
- Original Score
- Ilya Demutsky
- Original Title
- Das Verschwinden des Josef Mengele
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Latvia, Mexico, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States of America, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish, German, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- 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, BR, ARTE, Rei Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirill Serebrennikov
Kirill Serebrennikov, Olivier Guez
Ilya Demutsky
Vladislav Opelyants
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Christopher Cooper, Abigail Honor, Yan Vizinberg, Charles Gillibert, Ilya Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Cooper
Producer
Abigail Honor
Producer
Yan Vizinberg
Producer
Vladislav Opelyants
Director of Photography
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Tatyana Dolmatovskaya
Costume Design
Kirill Serebrennikov
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Screenplay
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Ilya Stewart
Producer
Maria Belen Cirio
Production Design
Lyubov Korolkova
Production Design
Vladislav Ogay
Production Design
Aleksandr Fomin
Producer
Ilya Demutsky
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Injury • Stressful Scenes
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
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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.
Who stars in The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
The principal cast of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele includes August Diehl, Max Bretschneider, David Ruland, Dana Herfurth, Burghart Klaußner.
When was The Disappearance of Josef Mengele released and how long is it?
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was composed by Ilya Demutsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).