Film
The Mad Dog of Europe
Documentary · 1h 20m · in cinemas since 8 November
Where to see it
16 screenings in 4 cities
11 screenings in Dortmund
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About
A documentary about Herman J. Mankiewicz's anti-Nazi screenplay The Mad Dog of Europe, which Hollywood studios shelved and never filmed.
Rubika Shah's documentary The Mad Dog of Europe examines a screenplay by Herman J. Mankiewicz, who later co-wrote Citizen Kane. The project, also called The Mad Dog of Europe, was an anti-Nazi film about the disintegration of a German-Jewish family at the beginning of Hitler's rise to power. It warned of Hitler's rise and was rejected by Hollywood studios. The studios, caught between diplomatic pressure and economic interests, shelved the script; despite several attempts, it was never filmed. The documentary draws on archive footage in which Mankiewicz appears as himself.
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Cast and crew
Herman J. Mankiewiczas Self (archive footage)
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- Director
- Rubika Shah
- Written by
- Rubika Shah, Ed Gibbs
- Countries
- France, Germany
- Studios
- Le Bureau Films, Heimatfilm
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Language
- French
- In German cinemas
- Since 8 November 2026
Questions
How long is The Mad Dog of Europe?
1 hour 20 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Where can I see The Mad Dog of Europe?
There are 16 screenings at 4 cinemas in 4 cities, most in Dortmund (11), Essen (2) and Leipzig (2). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The Mad Dog of Europe in?
The Mad Dog of Europe is in French. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).
Who is in The Mad Dog of Europe?
Herman J. Mankiewicz plays Self (archive footage).
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