Sven Stojanovic
Director
Eurovision Song Contest (1956)
Düsseldorf 2011
For the first time since 1983, Germany hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Düsseldorf following an open selection process.
Released May 24, 1956
Episode 183 min
2+
Keywords: tmdb.europe, tmdb.music-competition, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.tv-show, tmdb.international, tmdb.music, tmdb.celebratory
Production Companies: European Broadcasting Union, Eurovision Media Production
Network: BBC One
Country: Switzerland
Languages:
German,
English,
French
3.0
S56E1 - Semi Final 1
May 10, 2011, midnight
3.0
S56E2 - Semi Final 2
May 12, 2011, midnight
3.0
S56E3 - Final
After Lena Meyer-Landrut's victory in Oslo, the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 travelled to Düsseldorf in Germany. It was the first time since 1983 that Germany hosted the contest.
A total of forty-three countries took part in the 2011 contest held in Düsseldorf. The city emerged as the winner of an open selection process which saw several cities compete for the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The biggest news of this contest was the return of Italy, after more than ten years. Italy joined France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom to form the so-called Big Five countries that have automatic qualification to the Grand Final.
One of the most famous German comediennes, Anke Engelke, TV anchor Judith Rakers and all-round showman Stefan Raab hosted the event. Raab had also been part of Lena’s winning team in 2010.
May 14, 2011, midnight
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183 min/ep
550 min
May 24, 1956
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