Lies About My Mother: Tragicomic Cinema with Rosalie Thomass in Duisburg

When a Family Laughs, Even Though No One Can Laugh Anymore

In the filmforum Duisburg, Lies About My Mother is showing, a tragicomic film adaptation that dissects the family life of the 1980s with a sharp eye and bitter humor. Cornelia is too fat, says Werner. And he should know, because he is her husband. A sentence like a bad joke – unfortunately one that maintains its punchline for far too long in family life.

Between Family Comedy and Societal Pressure

The film tells the story from the perspective of daughter Ela in a family where everything revolves around the mother’s body weight. Werner blames Cornelia’s body for his professional setbacks, the lack of social advancement, and the lack of recognition in the village. His logic sounds so absurd that it almost resembles cabaret. However, behind the grotesque assertion is a grim power play.

Rosalie Thomass with Fine Timing

Rosalie Thomass plays Cornelia and also wrote the screenplay. Her portrayal combines vulnerability, defiance, and quiet comedy. Golo Euler takes on the role of Werner, and Elise Lindner plays the daughter Ela. The ensemble shapes the family conflicts with precise timing, intense presence, and a tone where a brief glance often says more than a whole argument.

A Tragicomedy with a Sharp Eye

Director Aron Lehmann stages the adaptation of Daniela Dröscher's eponymous novel as a drama with tragicomic moments. The story questions who actually determines the truth in a family and how accusations settle across generations. Between West German provincial life, familial closeness, and societal beauty ideals, an intense laughter experience unfolds, where laughter often gets stuck in the throat.

Cinema Atmosphere at filmforum Duisburg

The screening lasts 106 minutes and is suitable for ages 12 and older. On Friday, October 16, 2026, the film starts at 8:00 PM at filmforum am Dellplatz. The municipal cinema thus offers an evening for anyone seeking sophisticated cinema, strong acting talent, and a story with emotional resonance. Popcorn is allowed – the film does not offer a simple answer to the question of truth.

Conclusion: A Film Evening with Resonance

Lies About My Mother combines family conflict, societal observation, and tragicomic sharpness. Visitors should not expect comfortable feel-good cinema but an intense literary adaptation with strong punchlines, suffocating atmosphere, and characters that can be discussed long after. Anyone wanting to experience cinema with substance and emotional impact should not miss this evening at filmforum Duisburg.

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