Horst Schlämmer is searching for happiness: Cult comedy at filmforum Duisburg


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Horst Schlämmer is searching for happiness at filmforum Duisburg
When Horst Schlämmer takes the stage, a simple movie screening quickly turns into a small seminar on the great misunderstanding called happiness. On Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:30 PM, filmforum Duisburg will show the new movie featuring Hape Kerkeling's cult figure – a comedy that dissects everyday life, traverses the republic, and reliably places the audience in the best comedy atmosphere. According to the official film site, Schlämmer returns with a cinematic mission of happiness; cinema.de states a runtime of 93 minutes and an age rating of 6. ([hapekerkeling.de](https://www.hapekerkeling.de/film-horst-schlaemmer-sucht-das-glueck-hape-kerkeling/?utm_source=openai))
Raging Reporter, Gentle Madness
Hape Kerkeling plays his signature role with that mix of cabaret precision, timing, and friendly audacity that has made Horst Schlämmer irresistible for years. The character remains what it has always been: a reporter who questions, calls out, probes, and makes every audience reaction the punchline. Exactly therein lies the charm of this laughter experience. The official website describes the film as a journey through the republic, where Schlämmer meets people and seeks to find the smile again. ([hapekerkeling.de](https://www.hapekerkeling.de/film-horst-schlaemmer-sucht-das-glueck-hape-kerkeling/?utm_source=openai))
A Movie Night with Ruhrpott Heart and Punchline Charge
The material fits perfectly with the filmforum at Dellplatz, a traditional Duisburg cinema that has been showcasing film culture beyond the mainstream for many years. The city of Duisburg explicitly points out the address Dellplatz 16; furthermore, according to city information, the building is not barrier-free. For access, the house mentions parking spaces on Goldstraße and around Dellplatz, as well as a parking lot at the former Vincenz Hospital. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum.php?utm_source=openai))
What the Audience Can Expect
The advance sales are aimed at all those who love German comedy with a cult figure, cinematic cosmos, and a touch of media nostalgia. The film officially starts on March 26, 2026, in cinemas, with the Duisburg screening being added as a regional date. The event data you provided lists 3:30 PM as the start, 5:00 PM as the end, and a ticket price of 9.90 euros for Friday to Sunday. ([hapekerkeling.de](https://www.hapekerkeling.de/film-horst-schlaemmer-sucht-das-glueck-hape-kerkeling/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Those who want to experience Horst Schlämmer live on the big screen will find a charismatic mix of satire, everyday observation, and wonderfully quirky character comedy in Duisburg. This will not be a quiet cinema but an evening with great recognition value, fine irony, and plenty of discussion material for afterwards. Anyone who wants to laugh, nod, and be wonderfully entertained should mark this date.
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- Hape Kerkeling official website - Horst Schlämmer is searching for happiness
- Hape Kerkeling official website - Portrait
- City portal Duisburg - filmforum Duisburg
- City Duisburg - filmforum
- filmforum GmbH - Contact & Arrival
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