Otto Waalkes very private: insights into the life of the comedy legend!

Otto Waalkes very private: insights into the life of the comedy legend!

Emden, Deutschland - A new documentary about the legend Otto Waalkes is in the starting blocks! As on Oz-online.de Video published. The 76-year-old comedian gives the audience a deep insight into his personal and professional life, including his greatest fears. Otto reflects on his career, which is characterized by hilarious moments and overcome setbacks. In the film, his companions also have their say, including Udo Lindenberg and Michael "Bully" Herbig, who share stories and memories of the exciting years with the "Friesian Jung". There are also exclusive archive material that illuminates the life of the comedian.

criticism of old shows

But while Otto draws attention to himself with his new work, there are controversy at the same time about his old shows from the 1970s. The Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) has decided to provide these cult programs in its media library with a warning, such as nwzonline.de reported. The note states that the program is shown "in its original form" and contains passages with discriminatory language. This decision raises questions, can such content be shown today? Otto Waalkes is not the only comedian who focuses on the current debate about discriminatory jokes. Other sizes, such as the British comedian group Monty Python, are also facing similar challenges. The discussion about the old jokes, which are now considered racist or discriminatory, shows how much social views can change over time.

It is good that Otto is taking a new way with his new documentary and reflects his inheritance in a personal way, while at the same time the legacy of his previous work is critically questioned.