When does the screening take place?

The screening begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 12:45 PM.

Where will the film be shown?

The screening will take place at Schauburg Filmpalast, Horster Straße 6, 45897 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does admission cost?

The regular price is 7.50 Euros. Reduced tickets cost 6.50 Euros, and the price for GE-Pass holders is 4.00 Euros.

How long does the documentary last?

The film lasts approximately 98 minutes.

What is the age rating for the film?

What We Laughed At is rated for ages 12 and up.

What themes does the film address?

The documentary addresses German TV entertainment from the 1990s and 2000s, sexist humor, female perspectives, power, and equality.

What We Laughed At: The TV Fun of the Nineties Gets a Surprisingly Sharp New Perspective

Name: What We Laughed At
Start: 2026-10-11T12:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T14:23:00+02:00
Location: Schauburg Filmpalast

What We Laughed At: When the TV Fun of Yesteryear is Reassessed

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the KoKi series "New Documentary Film" at the Schauburg Filmpalast Gelsenkirchen will present the documentary What We Laughed At. Directors Eva Müller and Isabel Schneider view the male-dominated German entertainment landscape of the 1990s and early 2000s from a female perspective.

A Journey Through Comedy and Entertainment Television

The documentary takes us back to famous TV formats like "Wetten, dass...?", the "Harald Schmidt Show", and "TV total". Archive footage reveals how strongly comedy at that time was shaped by sexist punchlines, outdated role models, and a chauvinistic manner. What was once considered harmless television fun often appears discriminatory and sexualized from today’s viewpoint.

Five Strong Voices from TV History

Maren Kroymann, Hella von Sinnen, Bettina Böttinger, Gaby Köster, and Esther Schweins reflect on their careers and on an industry where women often appeared as an accessory or became the punchline themselves. Their personal recollections lend the film an immediate event atmosphere, transforming the audience's mood in the cinema into a space for reflection, recognition, and controversial discussions.

Archive Images, Conversations, and a Precise Montage

Eva Müller and Isabel Schneider combine interviews, historical television clips, and an anonymous questioning voice from the off into a pointed media analysis. The montage allows the protagonists to react to previous TV moments and questions who was allowed to laugh back then, who became the subject of the joke, and what social consequences such images have left behind.

A Documentary with Social Relevance

What We Laughed At connects media history, feminist perspectives, and a critical engagement with humor. The event is suitable for anyone interested in film, television, equality, pop culture, and the development of public role models. The runtime is approximately 98 minutes; the film is rated for ages 12 and up.

Admission and Event Details

The regular admission price is 7.50 Euros, reduced tickets cost 6.50 Euros. For GE-Pass holders, the admission price is 4.00 Euros. Additionally, KoKi 10-visit cards are available. The event begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 12:45 PM at the Schauburg Filmpalast at Horster Straße 6 in Gelsenkirchen.

Conclusion

What We Laughed At invites you to an unusual event experience: entertaining, critical, and surprisingly relevant. Anyone wishing to experience German TV history from a new perspective and question familiar comedy moments will find a strong reason to visit Schauburg Filmpalast at this screening.