Film

Myth Schalke - A life long

Documentary · 1h 30m · in cinemas since 8 November

TMDB 7.0 out of 10, 1 votes

Where to see it

4 screenings in 1 city

4 screenings in Gelsenkirchen

Schauburg Filmpalast
- 17:45 (opens in a new window)
- 20:15 (opens in a new window)
Schauburg Filmpalast Gelsenkirchen
- 17:45 (opens in a new window)
- 20:15 (opens in a new window)

About

A documentary about FC Schalke 04 in the 2025/26 season and the club's return to the Bundesliga.

Mythos Schalke – Ein Leben lang is a documentary by Christoph Küppers about FC Schalke 04 in the 2025/26 season. The film follows the club through the 2. Bundesliga, from the battle in the second division to the return to the Bundesliga, and stays close to the people who shaped and carried that path. Among those appearing as themselves are Frank Baumann, Timo Becker, Edin Džeko, Benedikt Höwedes, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Kenan Karaman, Lana Müller and Stefan Müller. The film runs 90 minutes.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

Frank Baumannas Self
Timo Beckeras Self
Edin Džekoas Self
Benedikt Höwedesas Self
Klaas-Jan Huntelaaras Self
Kenan Karamanas Self
Lana Mülleras Self
Stefan Mülleras Self
Youri Mulderas Self
Miron Muslicas Self
Simon Schildgenas Self
Sophia Thomallaas Self

Photos: TMDB

Director: Christoph Küppers
Written by: Martin Schultheiß, Christoph Küppers
Countries: Germany

Good to know

Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: German
In German cinemas: Since 8 November 2026

Questions

How long is Myth Schalke - A life long?

1 hour 30 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Where can I see Myth Schalke - A life long?

There are 4 screenings at 2 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Myth Schalke - A life long in?

Myth Schalke - A life long is in German. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Myth Schalke - A life long?

Frank Baumann plays Self, with Timo Becker, Edin Džeko, Benedikt Höwedes, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Kenan Karaman.