Die Mission
Originally released in 1967. Die Mission is a drama film. directed by Ludwig Cremer.
Starring Martin Held, Marianne Hoppe, and Peter Mosbacher
Synopsis
Summer 1938: renowned Viennese surgeon Professor von Benda is summoned by Gauleiter Seyss-Inquart to attend the Evian Conference on Jewish refugees. Disguised as a loyal Nazi physician, von Benda’s “mission” is to propose that participating nations purchase German Jews for 250 Reichsmark each, ostensibly saving them from deportation. Over ten days in Evian-les-Bains, von Benda navigates tense negotiations with diplomats and relief workers, confronting the moral abyss behind his government’s plan. As alliances form and falter around him, he watches the fates of refugees - and of Europe itself - unfold without judgment, bearing witness to a tragedy that history cannot forget.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Martin Held
as Professor Heinrich von Benda
Marianne Hoppe
as Selma Selig
Peter Mosbacher
as Kolumbianischer Minister
Richard Münch
as Seyß-Inquart
Martin Benrath
as Monsignore
Edith Schultze-Westrum
as Frau Steiner
Karl Walter Diess
as Stechlein
Walo Lüönd
as Gestapo-Spitzel
Ullrich Haupt
as Milestone
Peter Arens
as Felix von Benda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Mission about?
Summer 1938: renowned Viennese surgeon Professor von Benda is summoned by Gauleiter Seyss-Inquart to attend the Evian Conference on Jewish refugees. Disguised as a loyal Nazi physician, von Benda�...
Who directed Die Mission?
Die Mission was directed by Ludwig Cremer.
When was Die Mission released?
Die Mission was released on March 29, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Mission?
The main cast of Die Mission includes Martin Held, Marianne Hoppe, Peter Mosbacher, Richard Münch, Martin Benrath.