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UDO Rebell. Rockstar. Ikone.

2026 · 89 min

A fond, talky stroll through a long career, mixing archive clips and famous fans into a gentle tribute.

Directed by
Cornelia Quast
Genres
Documentary, Music, History
Starring
Udo Lindenberg, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz
Overview
Celebrating Udo Lindenberg’s 80th birthday, exploring his extraordinary career as one of Germany’s most influential rock musicians. The film traces his rise from a rebellious young artist to a national icon, highlighting his music, political activism, and unique personality. Through interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes insights, the documentary showcases Lindenberg’s cultural impact and enduring legacy in the German music scene.

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Directed by
Cornelia Quast
Genres
Documentary, Music, History
Starring
Udo Lindenberg, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • music
  • art
  • identity
  • politics
  • aging
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Action1
Horror0
Humour4
Realism9
Romance2
Tension1
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
documentary, music, history, tv movie
Directed by
Cornelia Quast
Starring
Udo Lindenberg, Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Apache 207, Maria Furtwängler, Inga Humpe, Anna Loos, Jan Josef Liefers
Cinematography
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Runtime
89 min
Country
Germany
Languages
German

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