OneGate Media has announced that it will distribute the globally acclaimed Bayern Munich documentary, FC Hollywood. The series, co-produced by ZDF and btf, has already garnered significant attention in Germany with over six million views on ZDF Mediathek.
The five-episode series provides an in-depth look at the Bundesliga football club from 1996-2001. This period marked a pivotal time for the club as it rose to become one of Europe's most successful football teams. However, this success was not without its challenges as the team also grappled with internal disagreements.
FC Hollywood offers viewers a unique perspective on this era through never-before-seen archive footage and exclusive interviews with key players and journalists who were closely associated with the team during this time.
Exclusive interviews and unseen footage
The documentary features interviews from renowned players such as Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann, Mehmet Scholl, Mario Basler, and Stefan Effenberg. Additionally, insights from journalists including Reinhold Beckmann, Patrizia Riekel, and Marcel Reif add depth to the narrative by providing their first-hand experiences and observations about the team's dynamics during these years.
Tania Reichert-Facilides, managing director of OneGate Media, said:
“FC Hollywood is much more than just a classic football documentary. It tells a gripping story full of emotions, drama, and unexpected twists—all brought to life by some of footballs icons and experienced journalists. The outstanding streaming numbers on ZDF Mediathek confirm the demand for this kind of documentary and highlight the strong interest in this remarkable era of FC Bayern. We are confident that the documentary, powered by the global appeal of the FC Bayern Munich brand, will captivate audiences worldwide.”
Dr. Karolin Engl-Lubba, head of business, legal affairs & commercial at BTF, said:
“In line with btf’s innovative content strategy, we are further expanding our global reach through new distribution channels. Collaborating with international distributors is a key pillar of this strategy, and FC Hollywood presents the perfect opportunity to strengthen our international presence and make the documentary accessible worldwide. With OneGate, we have found fantastic partners, and we look forward to working together.”
Behind-the-scenes of FC Hollywood
The production of FC Hollywood was supported by Film- und Medienstiftung NRW along with FFA German Motion Picture Fund. Stepan Arapovic led production alongside Philipp Käßbohrer and Matthias Murmann while Nicolas Berse-Gilles directed it. Markus Brauckmann teamed up with Simone Schillinger and Florian Nöthe for writing duties.
This collaboration resulted in a compelling series that not only captures an important phase in Bayern Munich’s history but also delves into behind-the-scenes drama that shaped its future.
FC Hollywood is a must-watch for sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike. It provides an intimate look into the inner workings of one of Europe's most successful football clubs during a transformative period. With OneGate Media's global distribution, viewers around the world will now have access to this riveting series that beautifully encapsulates Bayern Munich’s journey from 1996-2001.
