On 15 November 2026, Helmut Fischer would have turned 100 years old. The Deutsche Theatermuseum is a programme partner of the Bergson Kulturkraftwerk, which invites audiences to a cinema day featuring all ten episodes of the cult series "Monaco Franze – Der ewige Stenz".
Within this framework, the Deutsche Theatermuseum, in cooperation with Bayern 2, is holding a panel discussion (from 14:30 in the Freiraum): On the occasion of Helmut Fischer's 100th birthday, the discussion with Michaela May, Sybille Krafft and Beatrice Wichmann is devoted to the life, work and legacy of the unforgettable Munich actor. Moderated by Christoph Leibold (BR), the companions and experts shed light on Helmut Fischer from different perspectives: The actress Michaela May, who herself was part of the cast of "Monaco Franze", shares with him not only the work they did together in front of the camera but also a personal friendship. The historian, journalist and author Dr.