The Last Taboo
Das letzte Tabu
Synopsis
Hard to imagine, but true: According to current estimates, out of 500,000 active male football professionals worldwide, under ten (10) are openly homosexual. While homosexuality hardly plays a role in other areas of life today, the topic seems to be completely taboo in professional football. The feature-length documentary THE LAST TABOO lets those who broke exactly this taboo tell their very personal stories alongside Thomas Hitzlsperger. Like the British professional footballer Justin Fashanu (*1961 in London; † 1998 in London), who broke this taboo for the first time in 1990 and paid for it with his life. His niece Amal tells his story. Marcus Urban, on the other hand, was about to make the jump to the Bundesliga as a teenager and, by deciding to come out, he also went against his big dream. The stories of the US professional Collin Martin and the British player-coach Matt Morton, on the other hand, suggest that normality is not far away.
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The Last Taboo Trailer | Queer Screen's 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Oldenburg
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wolf, Felix Gottschalk
- Original Score
- Stefan Döring
- Original Title
- Das letzte Tabu
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Broadview TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Oldenburg
Peter Wolf, Felix Gottschalk
Stefan Döring
Jonas Köck
Dirk Hergenhahn
Leopold Hoesch
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Oldenburg
Director
Jonas Köck
Director of Photography
Dirk Hergenhahn
Editor
Leopold Hoesch
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Taboo
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What is The Last Taboo about?
Hard to imagine, but true: According to current estimates, out of 500,000 active male football professionals worldwide, under ten (10) are openly homosexual. While homosexuality hardly plays a role in other areas of life today, the topic seems to be completely taboo in professional football. The feature-length documentary THE LAST TABOO lets those who broke exactly this taboo tell their very personal stories alongside Thomas Hitzlsperger. Like the British professional footballer Justin Fashanu (*1961 in London; † 1998 in London), who broke this taboo for the first time in 1990 and paid for it with his life. His niece Amal tells his story. Marcus Urban, on the other hand, was about to make the jump to the Bundesliga as a teenager and, by deciding to come out, he also went against his big dream. The stories of the US professional Collin Martin and the British player-coach Matt Morton, on the other hand, suggest that normality is not far away.
Who directed The Last Taboo?
The Last Taboo was directed by Manfred Oldenburg.
Who stars in The Last Taboo?
The principal cast of The Last Taboo includes Amal Fashanu, Thomas Hitzlsperger, Collin Martin, Matt Morton, Peter Tatchell.
When was The Last Taboo released and how long is it?
The Last Taboo was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Taboo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Taboo was composed by Stefan Döring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Taboo?
The Last Taboo holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).