Beckenbauer

This documentary examines the professional achievements and private life of Franz Beckenbauer, a central figure in German football. The film explores his success as both a player and a coach, highlighting his world championship victories and his role in bringing the 2006 World Cup to Germany. Beyond sports, it looks at his influence as a public figure, advertising icon, and occasional entertainer, while attempting to reveal the personal side of the man known as the Kaiser. The narrative utilizes archive footage and interviews with figures from politics, entertainment, and sports to provide a broader perspective on his impact on the Federal Republic of Germany.

Directed by Philipp Grüll and Christoph Nahr, who also wrote the screenplay, the film was produced by BR in Germany. The cast includes archival appearances by Franz Beckenbauer and interviews with other prominent football figures, including Günter Netzer, Paul Breitner, Sepp Maier, Lothar Matthäus, and Matthias Sammer. The production involved a credited crew of 44 people and a credited cast of 32. The TV movie has a runtime of 89 minutes and was released on January 2, 2024.