Couscous and Secrets at filmforum Duisburg: A comedy with heart and wit


Date and Time
Location
Price
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
A deliciously chaotic movie night filled with heart, humor, and family secrets
With Couscous and Secrets, a French comedy hits the screen at filmforum Duisburg, told with pace, feeling, and fine culture-clash charm. The focus is on the young chef Mehdi, who is caught between love, mother, tradition, and a rather risky white lie.
A story that tastes like laughter and excitement
The film combines the atmosphere of a lively family conflict with a warmhearted cinema vibe. Mehdi runs a bistro in Lyon during the day, and in the evenings, he lives quite differently with his mother. From this dual world emerges a comedy that is as funny as it is moving, quickly winning the audience's mood.
Between tradition, identity, and a turbulent deception
Director Amine Adjina relies on a mix of love story, cultural contrasts, and pointed humor. Strong characters add to the mix: Younès Boucif as the sympathetically overwhelmed son, Clara Bretheau as the clear voice of the present, and Hiam Abbass as a colorful presence that brings additional pace to the story. This combination makes the event experience so lively.
The filmforum as an appropriate setting
Since 1959, filmforum Duisburg has stood for demanding film culture and is known far beyond the city as Germany's first municipal cinema. With its characteristic 50s flair, two downtown cinemas, and a carefully curated program, the venue offers the right stage for a film that cleverly combines emotion, wit, and culture.
What visitors can expect on June 29
On Monday, June 29, 2026, the screening starts at 3:30 PM and lasts until 5:15 PM. The afternoon is perfect for anyone who wants to connect cinema with a relaxing break. Those who crave a clever comedy with heart, wordplay, and an original family story should mark this date.
Conclusion: Couscous and Secrets promises a warm, entertaining cinema afternoon filled with charm, fine humor, and a strong ensemble. At filmforum Duisburg, the film unfolds the very mix of intimacy and lightness that one should experience live on the big screen.
Official channels of filmforum Duisburg:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmforum_duisburg/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmforum.Duisburg/
- YouTube: No official profile found
- TikTok: No official profile found










