The Big Eden (2011): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2011, The Big Eden is a drama and documental film directed by Peter Dörfler, running about 90 minutes. “Germany’s last playboy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rolf Eden is Germany’s last playboy. As ‘king of disco’ he launched the first beauty contests popularising DJing and striptease in prudish West Germany. Father of seven children of seven different women, he has danced with the Rolling Stones and Ella Fitzgerald in his clubs. Rolf Eden is a larger than life octogenarian with long, blond hair… his girlfriend is younger than his grandchild. This unflinching conviction was essential for Eden when he, coming from a Jewish background, entered the German entertainment business of the 1950s. Leaving Israel via Paris, he returned to post war Germany to open a nightclub on West Berlin famous Boulevard Kudamm, decidedly blocking out the country’s recent dark history.

Who’s in it. The Big Eden stars Rolf Eden as Himself, Ursula Buchfellner as Herself, Menahem Golan as Himself and Yoram Kaniuk as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Big Eden has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Eden page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Eden tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.