When is Favorite People showing in Duisburg?

The screening will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

Where will Favorite People be shown?

The film will be screened at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How long is the film?

Favorite People has a runtime of 108 minutes.

At what age is the film rated?

The film is rated for ages 6 and up in Germany.

What is the price of a regular ticket?

The regular admission from Tuesday to Sunday is 9.90 euros. Discounts are available according to filmforum.

What is Favorite People about?

The film tells the story of the unusual friendship between 101-year-old Agnes and 28-year-old Amir, who live together in a shared apartment.

Katharina Thalbach meets a park bench and unexpectedly ignites great cinematic happiness

Name: Favorite People
Start: 2026-11-20T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T17:30:00+01:00
Location: filmforum

Favorite People: When a park bench becomes a stage for true friendship

Agnes doesn't understand fun: A young man makes himself comfortable on her park bench. What sounds like the beginning of a serious generational conflict develops into a heartwarming comedy about friendship, courage, and the surprising points of life at the filmforum Duisburg.

An unusual shared living situation with great timing

In Favorite People, a 101-year-old native Berliner with a dry wit meets the polite 28-year-old Amir, a refugee from Iran. Agnes is supposed to go to a retirement home, and Amir has to prove his sexual identity under life-threatening conditions. Their solution: a shared apartment where everyone helps each other, and even the term WG (shared apartment) becomes a personal lesson.

Between sarcasm, gentleness, and big questions of life

The comedy does not rely on ceaseless gag cascades but on precise timing, quirky everyday situations, and the friction between two people who initially couldn't be more different. Katharina Thalbach gives Agnes a biting stage presence, while Bardo Böhlefeld, as Amir, counters with calmness, kindness, and a fine sense of understanding.

Shared experiences at the gym, an afternoon at Café Kranzler, and Agnes' ambitious plan to set a world record as the oldest participant in a dance tournament create quirky moments. The comedic atmosphere arises from genuine interaction: A glance, a pause, or a sharply made remark is enough before the audience lands somewhere between laughter and emotion.

Feel-good cinema with a stance

Director Helena Hufnagel and screenwriter Malte Welding tell a true story about an extraordinary friendship. The film combines comedy, drama, and subtle social critique. Instead of stumbling from punchline to punchline, Favorite People shows people with real concerns, quirky strategies, and an astonishing talent for helping each other back on their feet.

The filmforum provides the perfect backdrop: The municipal cinema palace in Duisburg city combines the atmosphere of a 1950s movie palace with modern media technology. On Friday, November 20, 2026, the film will run at 3:30 PM. The runtime is 108 minutes, and the age rating is 6 years.

Conclusion: A laughing experience with heart

Favorite People does not promise a loud slapstick machine, but rather pointed feel-good cinema with strong characters, dry humor, and a friendship that has earned its warmth through hard work. Those who enjoy comedies with depth, fine timing, and a good dose of courage will experience an afternoon at the filmforum Duisburg that lingers long after the credits roll.