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What is Colonia about?
Colonia tells the story of Lena, a strong-willed flight attendant who joins a mysterious religious cult in 1973 Chile to rescue her boyfriend Daniel, who has been kidnapped by General Pinochet's secret police. The cult, known as Colonia Dignidad, is led by Paul Schäfer, an ex-Nazi officer who has evaded capture for war crimes. Lena soon discovers that the organization is not only a prison for dissidents but also a hub for illegal operations and torture. With the help of Ursel, a pregnant nurse, Lena and Daniel plan their escape from Colonia Dignidad. However, their attempt is threatened when they are discovered by the cult members and Ursel is killed in the process. Eventually, Lena and Daniel manage to escape to the West German embassy but are betrayed by its staff. They ultimately flee Chile with incriminating evidence against Colonia Dignidad after they expose its dark secrets..
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What movies are similar to Colonia?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Colonia include Hidden Figures, The Outpost, Green Book, The Imitation Game, First Man, Hacksaw Ridge.
When was Colonia released in theaters?
Colonia was released in theaters on April 15, 2016.