Mad Dog of Europe

Mad Dog of Europe (2026)



7.0 2026 80 min France, Germany

Director: Rubika Shah

Cast: Herman J. Mankiewicz

Documentary
Uncover the untold story of a lost Hollywood prophecy in this gripping documentary. It delves into a 1933 screenplay by Herman Mankiewicz, the co-writer of *Citizen Kane*, that eerily predicted Adolf Hitler’s ascent to power. Despite its chilling foresight, the script was famously dismissed by every major studio—a forgotten warning that could have changed history.

More About This Film

Mad Dog of Europe is a historical documentary about an unrealized film project associated with screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. The planned work was conceived as a warning about Adolf Hitler's rise during the 1930s but encountered censorship pressures and resistance within Hollywood.

Rubika Shah directs the documentary, combining archival material with historical commentary to examine the relationship between politics, filmmaking, studio interests, and censorship during the period. The story also connects Mankiewicz's project with the wider history of Hollywood in the years before the Second World War.

  • Directed by Rubika Shah.
  • Written by Ed Gibbs and Rubika Shah.
  • Runtime is approximately 80 minutes.
  • It features archival appearances by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Orson Welles.
  • The film was released in France in April 2026 and produced through companies including Le Bureau and Heimatfilm.

Where to Watch

Mad Dog of Europe has a European documentary release profile, with streaming dependent on country and broadcaster rights.

  • YouTube – trailer and clips
  • ARTE – documentary streaming where available
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered