We write the 43rd year since the existence of the Italo-Schlager. Roy Bianco & The Abbrunzati Boys have reached the peak of their work. Two #1 albums in the German album charts, sold-out tours over the European continent, Schlagerstrudel in front of the largest festival stages of the Republic, in the ZDF-Fernsehgarten and at the Brandenburg Gate. How could it come to this point?

For nearly a decade, Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys have been THE reference for Italo-schlager, a genre that blends catchy German variété with Italian dolce vita. Highly acclaimed for their live performances, the Bavarians cultivate this musical fusion with humour and nostalgia, and are currently making a big splash on tour for the release of their new album Kult.

"La Dolce Doku" is a master's thesis by Leonard Stern. The film delves into the pop-cultural phenomenon of Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys – a band that represents far more than "just" Italian pop music. It explores authenticity, musical DNA, a longing for Italy, and the question: Why does this project work so well – and why does it resonate with so many people? Through interviews, studio footage from Vienna, concert moments, expert opinions from figures such as Dieter Thomas Kuhn, Dr. Richard Brütting, and Prof. Dr. Christoph Jacke, as well as insights from longtime associates of the band, the film attempts to paint a multifaceted picture – without shattering the myth. The documentary aims to explain why RB&DAB are not just a fleeting phenomenon, but a band with lasting relevance.

When Resi and her clique get into a fatal accident on their trip to the Alps, they find themselves in a Bavarian afterlife authority that will decide their fate. Elysium, purgatory, rebirth - anything seems possible. When it becomes clear that the group lacks all conviction, the question arises: what the hell happens to someone who didn't believe in anything when they were alive?