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For many, carnival is nothing more than a party with a Ballermann factor. But carnival can be more: entertainment with attitude, political edge with humor. Especially in times of resentment against everything foreign, carnival with its millions of viewers can be an important forum for civil courage. The film documents the currently bravest and most political of the successful carnivalists. Kasalla, Brings, Bernd Stelter and other stage stars. They create a good atmosphere and laughter that resonates. The documentary interweaves the current carnival events with the story of Karl Küppers, a carnivalist known throughout Germany in the 1930s who did not adapt to the Third Reich, showed attitude and was punished for it. All rights are held by Westdeutscher Rundfunk