_*festivallounge / free entry*_ The fundamental question of the role of laughter is posed by the Frankfurt-based theatre scholar Nikolaus Müller-Scholl in the opening event of the LICHTER’s supporting program. In his lecture "Das letzte Lachen" [the last laugh] he illustrated with the aid of the film _Life is Beautiful_ by Roberto Benigni, the debate between Walter Benjamin and Theodor W. Adorno on the political dimension of humour. _Followed by discussion with Lorenz Jäger (FAZ)_ *With:* * *Nikolaus Müller-Schöll* (professor of theatre studies) * *Lorenz Jäger* (Editor, "Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung")