Overview
- The film arrives in French theaters on Oct. 22 after a Cannes Première screening in May.
- Adapted from Olivier Guez’s Prix Renaudot–winning book, it traces the Nazi doctor’s decades on the run in Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.
- Critics highlight August Diehl’s chilling turn in the title role and the film’s controlled, black‑and‑white aesthetic.
- A brief color passage depicting Auschwitz atrocities anchors the director’s stated preference for “shock therapy” to confront audiences.
- The narrative emphasizes evasion and accountability, noting Mengele’s 1979 death in Brazil without facing trial.