Kreml vs. Karneval – Was darf Satire?, fragen Jürgen Becker und Jacques Tilly

In the organizer's words:

Jacques Tilly, the renowned float builder of the Düsseldorf carnival, and cabaret artist Jürgen Beckertare two voices that have been exploring the limits of what can be said for years. Tilly's work has recently become particularly controversial: He was sentenced in absentia to several years in prison by a Russian court for his critical carnival floats - a drastic example of the conflict between artistic freedom and authoritarian power. Between exacerbation and responsibility, the two talk about humor as a weapon, outlet and instrument of knowledge - and about the anarchic power of carnival. How far can provocation go? Where does violation begin? Who decides? An evening full of trenchant insights into the role of satire in polarized times. Moderator: Sarah Brasack