70 Jahre ESC - More than Music
Synopsis
In 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. With around 160 million viewers, the ESC is one of the world's biggest music spectacles. This documentary looks back on seven decades filled with music, emotions and passion. From its beginnings as a chanson competition in 1956 through flamboyant outfits and spectacular performances to unforgettable victories, bitter defeats and the political debates of the recent past. Stars like Jean Paul Gaultier, Hape Kerkeling, Tom Neuwirth (aka Conchita Wurst), and Germany's first ESC winner, Nicole, share their experiences on and off stage. The documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of the ESC, highlighting its profound influence on music, fashion, and society, as well as on the LGBTQIA+ community, thus becoming a vibrant journey through seven decades of European pop culture history.
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Conchita Wurst
Self - Interviewee
Irving Wolther
Self - Interviewee
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Self - Interviewee
Johnny Logan
Self - Interviewee
Olli Schulz
Self - Interviewee
Guildo Horn
Self - Interviewee
Lukas Heinser
Self - Interviewee
Carolin Worbs
Self - Interviewee
Miguel Robitzky
Self - Interviewee
Ralph Siegel
Self - Interviewee
Mr. Lordi
Self - Interviewee
Peter Urban
Self - Interviewee
Nicole
Self - Interviewee
Hape Kerkeling
Self - Interviewee
Sam Dylan
Self - Interviewee
Olivia Jones
Self - Interviewee
Torge Oelrich
Self - Interviewee
Florian Wieder
Self - Interviewee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Kaufmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Kaufmann, Hasko Baumann, Thorsten Ernst, Heiko Lange, Simone Schillinger
- Original Title
- 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Drive Beta GmbH, SWR, HR, NDR, WDR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Kaufmann
Christopher Kaufmann, Hasko Baumann, Thorsten Ernst, Heiko Lange, Simone Schillinger
Benjamin Kahlmeyer
Marco Rönnau
Catherine Harwardt
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Kaufmann
Director
Christopher Kaufmann
Writer
Catherine Harwardt
Producer
Benjamin Kahlmeyer
Director of Photography
Marco Rönnau
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music about?
In 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. With around 160 million viewers, the ESC is one of the world's biggest music spectacles. This documentary looks back on seven decades filled with music, emotions and passion. From its beginnings as a chanson competition in 1956 through flamboyant outfits and spectacular performances to unforgettable victories, bitter defeats and the political debates of the recent past. Stars like Jean Paul Gaultier, Hape Kerkeling, Tom Neuwirth (aka Conchita Wurst), and Germany's first ESC winner, Nicole, share their experiences on and off stage. The documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of the ESC, highlighting its profound influence on music, fashion, and society, as well as on the LGBTQIA+ community, thus becoming a vibrant journey through seven decades of European pop culture history.
Who directed 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music?
70 Jahre ESC - More than Music was directed by Christopher Kaufmann.
Who stars in 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music?
The principal cast of 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music includes Conchita Wurst, Irving Wolther, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Johnny Logan, Olli Schulz.
When was 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music released and how long is it?
70 Jahre ESC - More than Music was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 70 Jahre ESC - More than Music?
70 Jahre ESC - More than Music holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).