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A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

★ 6.6/10•2021•16•Documentary
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A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.

Annette Baumeister · Director

Wilfried Huismann · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageES
First Air DateOct 1, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - The MissionE142m

The Mission

Post-World War II, German preacher Paul Schäfer establishes a youth home but is soon accused of abuse. He flees to Chile, where he starts a new colony.

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 2 - The Promised LandE254m

The Promised Land

In Chile, word gets out about Schäfer, so he establishes a free hospital to win favor with the locals. But then Wolfgang Kneese runs away, telling all.

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 3 - The Specter of CommunismE347m

The Specter of Communism

When Allende comes to power, a scared Schäfer smuggles and manufactures arms. Meanwhile, he grows more cruel in how he treats the colony's young people.

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 4 - A Pact with the DevilE456m

A Pact with the Devil

Schäfer provides torture chambers for Pinochet's use in exchange for mining licenses and other perks. But he struggles to keep the youth "pure."

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 5 - The UntouchableE553m

The Untouchable

Schäfer enlists the colonists to support Pinochet's activities. And even after Pinochet loses the presidency, Schäfer manages to keep going.

Oct 1, 2021

Episode 6 - The FallE666m

The Fall

A pair of boys flee and tell on Schäfer. But the colonists pay the price as they try to rebuild their fractured lives.

Oct 1, 2021

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