Was haben wir gelacht
Feminist comedians revisit the sexism of 1990s German television and the hard-won authority they built in response.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- reflective
- candid
- documentary night
- feminist film discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hella von Sinnen, Esther Schweins, Maren Kroymann, Gaby Köster, and Bettina Böttinger describe sexism, paternalism, and encroachment within a male-dominated television business.
The documentary surveys German TV entertainment of the 1990s and uses its subject’s broadcast history as the central historical texture.
Feminist comedians speak as themselves about resisting industry structures and establishing celebrated shows.
The film focuses specifically on German television entertainment and the professional legacy of its female performers and presenters.
Films like Was haben wir gelacht, and why
This Changes Everything
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The Celluloid Closet
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Miss Representation
women’s perspectives on gender inequality in media industries, structured through testimony and historical evidence
Movie Details
- Directors
- Eva Müller, Isabel Schneider
- Release Date
- 2026-07-16
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (4)
Cast
- Hella von Sinnen
- Esther Schweins
- Maren Kroymann
- Gaby Köster
- Bettina Böttinger
Common questions
- What is Was haben wir gelacht about?
- Feminist comedians revisit the sexism of 1990s German television and the hard-won authority they built in response.
- What is Was haben wir gelacht like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Was haben wir gelacht as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Was haben wir gelacht violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Was haben wir gelacht.
- Which films are like Was haben wir gelacht?
- Films with a similar feel include This Changes Everything, The Celluloid Closet, and Miss Representation.
- How long is Was haben wir gelacht?
- Was haben wir gelacht runs 96 minutes.
