Who is Zemo with the mask?

Behind the mask. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier saw not only the return of Daniel Brühl’s Baron Helmut Zemo, but also his iconic purple mask which, according to showrunner Malcolm Spellman, is a symbol of him “honoring his roots and who he believes himself to really be.”

Why did Zemo put on the mask?

Putting on the mask would have put him back in the mindset of a soldier, giving him a psychological boost in the fight. According to Malcolm Spellman, it’s patriotism.

What is the mask Zemo grabs?

Baron Helmut Zemo is known for his iconic purple mask. Shortly after he makes his MCU return in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s “Power Broker,” Zemo makes a point to grab his purple mask.