SPORTFREUNDE STILLER – MIT DEM HERZ IN DER HAND

Germany 2026 – Director: Thorsten Berrar – Original language: German – Subtitles: None – Length: 90 min.

Through their songs, Sportfreunde Stiller have helped shape the outlook on life of an entire generation. Now, to mark their 30th anniversary, they are back in the spotlight. With exclusive access, the film follows the indie rock band as they create their new album. An intense musical portrait unfolds, capturing moments both on and off stage, as well as in their private lives.

Biography

Thorsten Berrar has been working as a documentary filmmaker for over 20 years. He writes, produces and directs programmes on politics, society, science and culture for ARD, ZDF and 3Sat. His documentary series THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS SHOW won the German Television Award in 2023, and his documentary series DIE VIVA-STORY was nominated for the Prix Europa in 2024.

Filmography (selection)

BEZZEL & SCHWARZ – DIE GRENZGÄNGER, DE, 2019-2025, docu-series
DIE VIVA-STORY, DE, 2023, 103 min
WIE ANTISEMITISCH IST DEUTSCHLAND?, DE, 2018, 45 min

 

Presented by

Writer: Thorsten Berrar. Camera: Frederik Klose-Gerlich, Marcel Chylla, Jonathan Hein, Bernhard Schinn. Sound: Henry Wein, Steven Gülzow, Cornelius Rapp. Editing: Christopher Kaps. Music: Sportfreunde Stiller. Production: Berlin Producers Media GmbH. Producer: Sybille Koller. Co-Producers: Florida Factual GmbH.

The Sound of Music 2026