Was haben wir gelacht

Was haben wir gelacht is a German documentary that examines the history of entertainment television from the 1990s and early 2000s. The film focuses on the experiences of women in the industry during an era when female humor was often undervalued and women were frequently used as the punchline of jokes. Through the perspectives of female comedians and presenters, the production explores how the dominance of male entertainers shaped a generation and analyzes the connection between comedy, power, and gender equality.

The film was directed by Eva Müller and Isabel Schneider, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The documentary features Hella von Sinnen, Esther Schweins, Maren Kroymann, Gaby Köster, and Bettina Böttinger appearing as themselves. Produced by ZDF and BASIS BERLIN Filmproduktion, the movie has a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released on July 16, 2026.