Lies About My Mother: Bitterly Comedic Family Story at filmforum Duisburg

When the Scale Becomes the Family Court: Lies About My Mother at filmforum Duisburg

A sentence heavier than any diet book: Cornelia is too fat, says Werner. And he should know, after all, he is her husband. Aron Lehmann's adaptation of Daniela Dröscher's autobiographical novel combines bitter humor, familial abysses, and a warm perspective on the first great love of our lives: the relationship between mother and child.

Bitter Comedy with Dry Timing

In the Rhineland-Palatinate province of the 1980s, family life becomes a stage for Werner's obsession with weight loss. Between the Brigitte diet, binge attacks in the cellar, and daily checks on the scale, a tragicomedy atmosphere emerges, where laughter always carries a little lump in the throat. The punchlines don't hit with a sledgehammer, but unfold their effect with precise timing.

Family Story Between Cabaret and Tragicomedy

Rosalie Thomass plays Cornelia, Golo Euler embodies Werner, and Elise Lindner provides the six-year-old Ela with a perspective that makes the film particularly poignant. The girl observes how her father's obsession with weight becomes a mania, even finding herself in the role of his accomplice. This creates an unusual laughing experience between family satire, drama, and subtle social critique.

1980s Nostalgia with Bitter Comic Resonance

New German Wave snippets, clothing, and interiors from the 1980s give the film a nostalgic sound. Yet beneath the retro surface, a story about body images, control, and the power of familial narratives works its way through. Cornelia's solo on the dance floor brings additional energy into the comedy atmosphere and proves: Sometimes a dance scene has more stage presence than the entire household.

Movie Night at the Historic filmforum

The filmforum at Dellplatz offers the perfect setting for this special movie night with its cinema palace charm from the 1950s and modern media technology. The screening begins on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The film runs for 106 minutes and is rated for ages 12 and up.

Conclusion: Laughing, Reflecting, Cheering for Cornelia

Lies About My Mother delivers dry humor, strong performances, precise observations, and a family story with emotional resonance. Anyone who experiences comedy not just as a knock-knock joke but as a clever mix of satire, timing, and humanity will find a visit to filmforum Duisburg a biting cinematic experience. Secure your tickets now and experience the bitterly comical film live on the big screen.

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• Duisburg Live – Event at filmforum
• Düsseldorf Film Art Cinemas – Film Data and Cast