When does the screening take place?

The screening starts on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM and is expected to end around 10:00 PM.

Where is Lies About My Mother showing?

The film is showing at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How long is the film?

Lies About My Mother has a duration of 106 minutes.

What age is the film rated for?

The film is rated for ages 12 and up.

What is the price of a regular ticket?

The regular admission from Tuesday to Sunday is 9.90 euros. The reduced admission costs 8.50 euros.

Who is directing and who is in the cast?

The film is directed by Aron Lehmann. The cast includes Rosalie Thomass, Golo Euler, and Elise Lindner.

Lies About My Mother Duisburg 2026

Name: Lies About My Mother
Start: 2026-10-08T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T22:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

When Diet Craze Becomes a Bittersweet Family Story

The film Lies About My Mother will be screened at the filmforum Duisburg on October 8, 2026. The tragicomedy directed by Aron Lehmann combines dry humor, pointed dialogues, and a poignant family story into an unusual cinematic experience. Cornelia is too fat, claims Werner – and he should know, after all, he is her husband. This sentence already shows: The family idyll is getting a serious jolt.

No stand-up on the screen, but punchlines at the right moment

The film tells the story of Cornelia, her husband Werner, and their six-year-old daughter Ela in West Germany in the 1980s. Werner makes his wife's weight a constant topic and casually declares the scale to be a family member with its own opinion. Between Brigitte diet, binge eating, and societal pressure to rise, a bitterly comic dynamic develops in which no one escapes unscathed.

The comedy arises not from loud slapstick timing, but from dry observation, uncomfortable truths, and situations where the audience first chuckles and then realizes: This laugh runs pretty deep. Golo Euler plays Werner as a satirically exaggerated husband, while Rosalie Thomass embodies Cornelia with a defiant presence and vulnerable strength.

Between Family Comedy and Social Satire

Lies About My Mother is based on the autobiographical novel by Daniela Dröscher. The story views events from the perspective of the daughter Ela and questions how children perceive the tensions in a family. This gives the film a special narrative style: the girl looks from the screen at the events and categorizes some absurdities that adults would prefer to sweep under the rug.

The humor ranges between cabaret, family satire, and subtle tragicomedy. Additionally, there are snippets from the New German Wave, nostalgic 1980s interiors, and a stage presence on the dance floor that likely has more self-confidence than the entire household combined. The result is a laughing experience with resonance instead of just a parade of thigh-slappers.

Film Night in a 1950s Movie Palace

The filmforum at Dellplatz offers the perfect comedy atmosphere for this special movie night. The historic movie palace combines the charm of the 1950s with modern media technology. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the screening starts at 8:00 PM. The film lasts 106 minutes and is rated for audiences aged 12 and older.

The regular ticket price for screenings from Tuesday to Sunday is 9.90 euros, with a reduced price of 8.50 euros. Tickets and reservations can be obtained from the filmforum. Anyone looking for pointed social criticism, dry humor, and an unusual family story will find a movie night here with more bite than some diet advice.

Conclusion: A Bittersweet Evening Full of Heart

Lies About My Mother does not meet its audience with a sledgehammer but with fine timing, quirky situations, and a story about love, control, and the power of family narratives. The audience experiences a tragicomedy that makes them laugh, encourages reflection, and continues to resonate in their minds long after the credits roll. Mark your calendar for the film visit at the filmforum Duisburg and experience Cornelia's story live on the big screen.