The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025)
Original title: La Disparition de Josef Mengele
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele is a 2025 French-language history movie directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars August Diehl, Max Bretschneider and David Ruland.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Disappearance of Josef Mengele released?
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was released on 16 October 2025.
How long is The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele runs 2h 15m.
Who made The Disappearance of Josef Mengele?
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele was directed by Kirill Serebrennikov.
Cast
- August Diehl as Josef Mengele
- Max Bretschneider as Rolf Mengele
- David Ruland as Hans Sedlmeier
- Dana Herfurth as Irene Mengele
- Burghart Klaußner as Karl Mengele
- Friederike Becht as Martha Mengele
- Carlos Kaspar as Alexander Eckstein
- Heinz K. Krattiger as Jung
- Santino Lucci as Jorge
- Ramiro Lucci as Luis
- Rodrigo Costa Pereyra as Roberto Stammer
- Johannes Hegemann as Wolfgang Gerhard