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Conchita Wurst
as Self - Interviewee
Irving Wolther
as Self - Interviewee
Jean-Paul Gaultier
as Self - Interviewee
Johnny Logan
as Self - Interviewee
Olli Schulz
as Self - Interviewee
Guildo Horn
as Self - Interviewee
Lukas Heinser
as Self - Interviewee
Carolin Worbs
as Self - Interviewee
Miguel Robitzky
as Self - Interviewee
Ralph Siegel
as Self - Interviewee
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2026
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History, Music
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DirectorChristopher Kaufmann
WritersChristopher Kaufmann
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known As70 Years of the ESC – More than Music
About 70 Years of the ESC – More than Music
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.
Directed by Christopher Kaufmann, 70 Years of the ESC – More than Music leans on a strong ensemble — Conchita Wurst, Irving Wolther, Jean-Paul Gaultier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2026.
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