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The German Doctor

Drama based on real events. Having adopted a new identity and found refuge in Patagonia, Nazi war criminal Joseph Mengele befriends the family of a 12-year-old girl.

Drama based on real events. In 1960, having adopted a new identity, Nazi war criminal Joseph Mengele found refuge in Patagonia, where he befriended the family of 12-year-old Lilith. As the family struggle to reopen an inherited hotel in a community of expatriate and ethnic Germans, he offers his expertise in helping with what he considers Lilith's stunted growth. Meanwhile, the Israeli secret service is closing in.

In German and Spanish with English subtitles.

1 hour, 26 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Mar 2019 23:55

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:07

    Dirty Three

    Rain Song

Credits

Role Contributor
Josef Mengele Alex Brendemuhl
Eva Natalia Oreiro
Enzo Diego Peretti
Nora Eldoc Elena Roger
Klaus Guillermo Pfening
Lilith Florencia Bado
Tomas Alan Daicz
Polo Nicolas Marsella
Factory Owner Carlos Kaspar
础颈濒铆苍 Abril Braunstein
Iva Maria V Barret
Director Luc铆a Puenzo
Writer Luc铆a Puenzo

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