Boney M: Disco. Macht. Legende.

Boney M: Disco. Macht. Legende. (2026)



8.0 2026 90 min Germany

Director: Oliver Schwehm

Cast: Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Frank Farian, Hans-Jörg Mayer, Thomas Anders

Documentary
The worldwide triumph of disco icons Boney M. continues to echo through music history. Yet who were the real voices behind the hits? And how is their rise to stardom connected to a small recording studio in Offenbach?

More About This Film

Boney M: Disco. Macht. Legende. is a German documentary examining the extraordinary rise of Boney M. and the complicated story behind the group's glittering public image. It revisits the music, the producer Frank Farian, and the experiences of the performers who became international disco icons.

The documentary goes beyond the familiar hit songs to explore questions of identity, commercialization, power, and the experience of Black performers in 1970s Germany. Archival material and interviews help distinguish the cultural phenomenon from the mythology surrounding it.

  • The documentary was directed and written by Oliver Schwehm.
  • NDR lists the runtime at approximately 90 minutes.
  • Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett discuss their experiences with the group.
  • Boney M. have sold around 150 million records worldwide.
  • The documentary was broadcast by NDR and remains available through the ARD Mediathek in Germany.

Where to Watch

The documentary is currently available through German public-service streaming, with regional restrictions applying.