Updated, expanded edition 2017. André Heller has been a multifaceted figure in the international cultural scene for decades, uniquely combining artistic ambition with audience appeal. His name is associated with extraordinary theater, music, and acrobatic productions that have achieved worldwide success: whether it's "Circus Roncalli," "Gifted Bodies," or "Africa! Africa!", or Germany's bid for the 2006 World Cup under the slogan "The World Guests at Friends" - Heller draws from the wealth of world cultures, showcasing the unseen and fearlessly bringing together what has traditionally been separated. Throughout, he has also taken political stances and has never shied away from polarizing opinions. In his authorized biography, updated and expanded for André Heller's 70th birthday on March 22, 2017, Christi provides an insightful portrait.