The German Doctor
Wakolda
“Nothing is more mysterious than the blood”
Synopsis
Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them to a town where the family will be starting a new life. The family welcomes the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter to his care, not knowing that he is one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The German Doctor Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Historical Thriller HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-05
Top Cast
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Àlex Brendemühl
Josef Mengele
Natalia Oreiro
Eva
Diego Peretti
Enzo
Elena Roger
Nora Eldoc
Florencia Bado
Lilith
Abril Braunstein
Ailin
Juan I Martinez
Otto
Guillermo Pfening
Klaus
Ana Pauls
Nurse
Carlos Kaspar
Factory owner
Alan Daicz
Tomás
Nicolas Marsella
Polo
Maria V. Barret
Iva
Benito E. Crespo
Cursis
Sebástian Cáneva
Cursis' Son
Hartmut Becher
School Principal
Valeria Radivo
Teacher
Ricardo Truppel
Veterinarian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.82x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucía Puenzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucía Puenzo
- Original Score
- Andrés Goldstein, Daniel Tarrab
- Original Title
- Wakolda
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, France, Norway, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Cine.Ar, P&P Endemol Argentina, Historias Cinematográficas, Telefe, The Stan Jakubowicz Co., Hummelfilm, Moviecity, Wanda Visión
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucía Puenzo
Lucía Puenzo
Andrés Goldstein, Daniel Tarrab
Nicolás Puenzo
Hugo Primero
Lucía Puenzo, Gudny Hummelvoll, Axel Kuschevatzky, Fabienne Vonier, José María Morales
Department Leadership Roster
Lucía Puenzo
Writer
Lucía Puenzo
Director
Andrés Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Daniel Tarrab
Original Music Composer
Lucía Puenzo
Producer
Gudny Hummelvoll
Producer
Axel Kuschevatzky
Producer
Fabienne Vonier
Producer
José María Morales
Producer
Stan Jakubowicz
Producer
Hugo Primero
Editor
Christian Cardoner
Producer
Nicolás Puenzo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The German Doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The German Doctor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The German Doctor about?
Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them to a town where the family will be starting a new life. The family welcomes the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter to his care, not knowing that he is one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.
Who directed The German Doctor?
The German Doctor was directed by Lucía Puenzo.
Who stars in The German Doctor?
The principal cast of The German Doctor includes Àlex Brendemühl, Natalia Oreiro, Diego Peretti, Elena Roger, Florencia Bado.
When was The German Doctor released and how long is it?
The German Doctor was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of The German Doctor?
The German Doctor had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (1.82 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The German Doctor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The German Doctor was composed by Andrés Goldstein, Daniel Tarrab.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The German Doctor?
The German Doctor holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).