15 comedy queens, one chaotic throne — who's Berlin's funniest?
Who is the funniest Berliner? Helga Hahnemann or Edith Hancke, Brigitte Mira or Cindy from Marzahn? rbb television is looking for the Berliner with the biggest mouth and the even bigger heart. Who will be number 1? To this day, they inspire TV audiences with their big mouths and big hearts - genuine Berliners such as Ingrid Steeger, the nation's "funny girl", Helga Hahnemann, the unforgettable "Henne", or Cindy from Marzahn, the cult figure in pink and jogging pants. From a selection of 15 ladies, rbb Fernsehen is looking for the funniest Berliner of all time. Highlights from 60 years of German television entertainment will be presented: legendary appearances and sketches, curious finds and lots of music and artistry. There will be a reunion with the master cake thrower and fast-talker Gisela Schlüter, the funky rock star Nina Hagen, the "Drei Damen vom Grill" and many, many more.
Production
Rare archival footage from 60 years of GDR and FRG television.
Acting
Helga Hahnemann's 'Henne' — the blueprint for working-class wit.
Director
Olaf Schmidt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Berliner Schnauze' dialect featured here was actively suppressed in West German broadcasting until the 1980s, making this collection quietly subversive.
Helga Hahnemann's 'Henne' character originated in DEFA films — she was the only East German comedian to successfully transition to post-reunification television without losing her edge.
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