The Big Eden 2011
“Germany’s last playboy”
What is The Big Eden?
Released in Germany on December 8, 2011, The Big Eden is a documentary and drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film features Rolf Eden, known as Germany's last playboy and the king of disco.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 8, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Strandfilm, ZDF, ARTE
- Budget
- $716,000
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Strandfilm, ZDF, ARTE
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Released in Germany on December 8, 2011, The Big Eden is a documentary and drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The film features Rolf Eden, known as Germany's last playboy and the king of disco. Coming from a Jewish background, he entered the German entertainment business of the 1950s after leaving Israel via Paris and returning to postwar Germany. As a club owner, he launched the first beauty contests and popularized DJing and striptease in West Germany. Described as a larger-than-life octogenarian with long blond hair and a girlfriend younger than his grandchild, Rolf Eden is the father of seven children by seven different women and has danced with Ella Fitzgerald and the Rolling Stones in his clubs. The film's cast and crew credits include director Peter Dorfler.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Big Eden worth watching?
The Big Eden holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Big Eden and when was it released?
The Big Eden is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Big Eden?
The Big Eden was directed by Peter Dörfler.
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