Where to watch Colonia Dignidad in Germany
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About Colonia Dignidad
Colonia Dignidad is a 2020 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Jonas Baeck, Edeltraud Bohnau and Willi Malessa. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on ARTE and ARTE. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Colonia Dignidad in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The self-proclaimed preacher Paul Schäfer gathered people around him in post-war Germany. The sect founded a youth home near Cologne. But in 1961 Schäfer had to flee. Many followers followed him to Chile. 350 kilometers south of Santiago, far away from civilization, they begin building the Colonia Dignidad. A supposed model village with workshops, agriculture, livestock breeding was being created. But paradise became hell because slave labor, violence and sexual abuse soon became a part of everyday life. After the military coup in 1973, Schäfer served the new rulers: secret police chief Manuel Contreras and dictator Augusto Pinochet now came and went in the colony, while the opponents of the terrorist regime are tortured and killed in the cellars. Using unpublished archive material and contemporary witness statements, this 4-part documentary miniseries traces the complex, 50-year history of perpetrators, victims, supporters and opponents of this place that became the epitome of evil.
Seasons (1)
- Season 14 episodes · 2020
Top cast
Jonas Baeck
Himself - Narrator
Edeltraud Bohnau
Herself - Interviewee
Willi Malessa
Himself - Interviewee
Wolfgang Kneese
Himself - Interviewee
Erika Tymm
Herself - Interviewee
Günter Schaffrik
Himself - Interviewee
Karl Van Den Berg
Himself - Interviewee
Robert Matthusen
Himself - Interviewee
Esther Müller
Herself - Interviewee
Martin Matthusen
Himself - Interviewee
Anne Schnellenkamp
Herself - Interviewee
Brigitte Baak
Herself - Interviewee
Kurt Schnellenkamp
Himself - Interviewee
Jürgen Szurgelies
Himself - Interviewee
Georg Laube
Himself - Interviewee
Luis Peebles
Himself - Interviewee
Salo Luna
Himself - Interviewee
Roberto Thieme
Himself - Interviewee
Alfred Gerlach
Himself - Interviewee
Luis Henríquez
Himself - Interviewee
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Colonia Dignidad in Germany?+
Colonia Dignidad is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Colonia Dignidad on Netflix?+
Colonia Dignidad is not on Netflix in Germany right now.
How many seasons of Colonia Dignidad are there?+
Colonia Dignidad has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.
Who stars in Colonia Dignidad?+
Colonia Dignidad stars Jonas Baeck, Edeltraud Bohnau, Willi Malessa, Wolfgang Kneese and Erika Tymm.
When did Colonia Dignidad come out?+
Colonia Dignidad is a 2020 web series.
What genre is Colonia Dignidad?+
Colonia Dignidad is Documentary series.
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