Libero

Franz Beckenbauer, known as “The Kaiser” for his elegant style and leadership on the soccer field, is more recognized for his career as a soccer player, manager, and administrator than for his contributions to film. He is a legend in the world of soccer and has won numerous titles, including the FIFA World Cup as both a player (1974) and a coach (1990) with Germany. Beckenbauer also had a successful club career, notably with Bayern Munich, where he won several Bundesliga titles and European Cups. His contribution to football earned him numerous awards, including the Ballon d'Or in 1972 and 1976.
Alongside his sporting career, Franz Beckenbauer was the protagonist in the 1973 film LIBERO, a football drama directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb. In this film, Beckenbauer plays a fictionalized version of himself, which gives an insight into the popularity of the football star during the early 1970s. The film not only shows Beckenbauer on the pitch, but also as a private person, and addresses the challenges of a life in the spotlight. LIBERO was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the “Kaiser” in the cinema and is still regarded as a curiosity in his career today.
Beckenbauer is best known for his sporting achievements, but with LIBERO he also made a small but interesting mark in the world of cinema.