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Saint-Etienne 76: une passion française documentary revisits legendary football match

other · 2026-05-08

A documentary titled "Saint-Etienne 76 : une passion française" is available on France.tv, revisiting the legendary 1976 European Cup final between AS Saint-Étienne and Bayern Munich. Fifty years after the match on May 12, 1976, which Saint-Étienne lost to Bayern Munich led by Franz Beckenbauer, the film features interviews with former player Dominique Rocheteau, journalists, and artists who are fans of the Saint-Étienne team. The documentary explores the cultural impact of this iconic moment in French sports history, examining how the match contributed to the mythic status of "Les Verts" (the Greens). The film is produced by France Télévisions and directed by an unnamed filmmaker, drawing on archival footage and contemporary reflections to capture the enduring passion surrounding the club.

Key facts

  • Documentary titled 'Saint-Etienne 76 : une passion française'
  • Available on France.tv
  • Covers the 1976 European Cup final between AS Saint-Étienne and Bayern Munich
  • Match took place on May 12, 1976
  • Saint-Étienne lost to Bayern Munich led by Franz Beckenbauer
  • Features interviews with Dominique Rocheteau, journalists, and artists
  • Produced by France Télévisions
  • Released fifty years after the match

Entities

Artists

  • Dominique Rocheteau

Institutions

  • France Télévisions
  • France.tv
  • Le Monde
  • AS Saint-Étienne
  • Bayern Munich

Locations

  • Saint-Étienne
  • France
  • Munich
  • Germany

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