When does the performance take place?

The performance runs on 18.05.2026 at 15:45 in the filmforum Duisburg.

How long does the film last?

The listed runtime is 93 minutes, with an ending time set for 17:15.

What is the ticket price?

The price is €7.90 for the cinema day on Monday.

Where does the event take place?

At the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

It is an indoor event in the cinema.

What kind of event is this?

It is a comedy or satire performance featuring Horst Schlämmer in the lead role.

Horst Schlämmer chases happiness and Duisburg laughs even before the curtain

Name: Horst Schlämmer seeks happiness
Start: 2026-05-18T17:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-18T19:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Horst Schlämmer seeks happiness: When the trench coat searches for the meaning of life

Horst Schlämmer is back on the big screen and brings to Duisburg exactly the mix of quirky charm, dry satire, and wonderfully awkward timing that makes a cinema viewing a real laugh experience. In Horst Schlämmer seeks happiness, the cult figure of Hape Kerkeling chases after great feelings - and stumbles with maximum self-assurance through the finest form of German everyday madness.

A comedy character with cult status

Horst Schlämmer is not just a role, but a piece of German comedy history. Hape Kerkeling has created a reporter with this character who talks his way into every situation with pathos, stubbornness, and heartfelt self-overestimation. This is precisely where the special stage and screen energy comes from: punchlines work not only because of the text but because of the character who carries them with unparalleled presence.

Satire, road movie, and finely dosed vicarious embarrassment

The film relies on a mixture of road movie, comedy, and a satirical look at the state of the country. Horst sets out because happiness is said to wait somewhere else - and therein lies the joke: every encounter becomes a small escalation, every stop a new opportunity for great audience reactions. Those who know Hape Kerkeling can already sense the play with tempo, self-irony, and precise interaction.

Filmforum Duisburg as a fitting stage

The filmforum at Dellplatz is a fitting place for this evening. The municipal cinema stands for demanding programming, cinematic flair, and an atmosphere in which even a cult comedy figure sparks brilliantly. The hall is not a loud event temple but a stage for fine timing, pointed dialogues, and the collective moment in which the audience laughs and feels caught simultaneously.

Why attending the cinema is worth it

This is not about anonymous mass goods but an evening for fans of stand-up-related character comedy, cabaret sharpness, and well-crafted satire. Horst Schlämmer brings exactly the mix that makes comedy come alive: a striking presence, big sayings, and this shamelessly accurate sense for painfully beautiful truths. Anyone looking for a cinematic afternoon with humor, recognition value, and genuine comedy atmosphere should mark this date.

Conclusion: In Duisburg, the audience can expect a lively cinema evening with a cult figure, clear satire, and plenty of topics for discussion afterwards. Anyone who wants to experience Horst Schlämmer live on the big screen should not miss this performance at the filmforum.