Die Küblböck-Story – Eure Lana Kaiser poster

Die Küblböck-Story – Eure Lana Kaiser

(Die Küblböck-Story - Eure Lana Kaiser)
First Air: August 28, 2025 · Last Air: August 28, 2025 · Status: Ended · 7.5/10 · Documentary

The touching life story of Lana Kaiser, who became famous as Daniel Küblböck on the casting show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. The coming-of-age story of a teenager from Lower Bavaria who wanted to become a star and did, reinventing themselves again and again throughout their life. And who, shortly before their disappearance from a cruise ship, made themselves visible as a trans woman under the self-chosen name Lana Kaiser.

Cast

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Daniel Ku00fcblbu00f6ck
Self (archive footage)
Riccardo Simonetti
Riccardo Simonetti
Self - Entertainer
Philipp Gufler
Philipp Gufler
Self - Artist
Gu00fcnther Ku00fcblbu00f6ck
Self - Father
Gracia Baur
Gracia Baur
Self - Former DSDS contestant
Birgit Rudlof
Self - Youth Worker
Robin Gasser
Self - Longtime Ex-Boyfriend

Crew

  • Director: Tristan Ferland Milewski
  • Writer: Tristan Ferland Milewski
  • Co-Writer: Nele Thumser
  • Co-Writer: Ilona Toller
  • Director of Photography: Alexander Vexler
  • Director of Photography: Manuel Lu00fcbbers
  • Editor: Leon Schwarz
  • Editor: Sebastian Bruns
  • Editor: Marco Ru00f6nnau
  • Editor: Elisabeth Hirsch
  • Editor: Lisa Zindorf
  • Assistant Camera: Alex Jaffar

Overview

The touching life story of Lana Kaiser, who became famous as Daniel Küblböck on the casting show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. The coming-of-age story of a teenager from Lower Bavaria who wanted to become a star and did, reinventing themselves again and again throughout their life. And who, shortly before their disappearance from a cruise ship, made themselves visible as a trans woman under the self-chosen name Lana Kaiser.


Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2025 3 Episodes

Premiered on August 28, 2025.

  • Episode 1
    E1: Episode 1 0.0
    The 2000s marked the beginning of a new TV era with “DSDS” and, at the same time, the start of Lana Kaiser's career, then known as Daniel Küblböck. A journey back to childhood in Lower Bavaria and the start of a career in show business.
    August 28, 2025 43 min
  • Episode 2
    E2: Episode 2 0.0
    The focus is on the career of the DSDS star. Lana Kaiser, formerly known as Daniel Küblböck, is loved and increasingly hated. Self-confident, Lana constantly reinvents herself and transforms her image.
    August 28, 2025 40 min
  • Episode 3
    E3: Episode 3 0.0
    A new start away from the music business in the field of acting does not go as planned. Lana Kaiser distances herself from friends and family. She leaves behind more questions than answers, yet she is a person who was far ahead of her time.
    August 28, 2025 40 min