Lies About My Mother at filmforum Duisburg: Bitter Comedy with Resonance
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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, as he is her husband. Aron Lehmann's adaptation of Daniela Dröscher's autobiographical novel combines bitter humor, familial abysses, and a surprisingly warm view of the first great love of our lives: the relationship between mother and child.
Bitter Comedy with Dry Timing
In the West German province of the 1980s, family life becomes a stage for Werner's obsession with thinness. Between the Brigitte diet, bingeing in the basement, and daily looks at the scale, a tragicomic atmosphere develops where laughter always carries a small lump in the throat. The punchlines do not come from a sledgehammer, but unfold their effect through precise timing, bizarre situations, and a fine family satire.
A Family Story with Sharp Insight
At the center are Cornelia, her husband Werner, and their six-year-old daughter Ela. While Werner projects his personal failure onto his wife's body, Ela finds herself caught in the crossfire. The film tells of control, love, guilt, and the power of familial narratives. The result feels like cabaret without a stage: bitter, observant, and repeatedly surprisingly funny.
Rosalie Thomass and Golo Euler with Strong Presence
Rosalie Thomass, Golo Euler, and Elise Lindner carry this unusual tragicomedy with intense stage presence on the big screen. Especially the character of Werner, played by Golo Euler, develops a satirically exaggerated yet disturbingly believable energy. The perspective of the adult Daniela opens up additional layers, while new German wave snippets and nostalgic 1980s interiors amplify the bitter comic tone.
Cinematic Atmosphere in the Historic filmforum
The filmforum at Dellplatz provides the right comedy atmosphere for this film evening. The cinema palace from the 1950s combines nostalgic charm with modern media technology. The screening begins on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 20:00. The film lasts 106 minutes and is rated for ages 12 and up.
Conclusion: Laughter that Continues After the Credits
Lies About My Mother does not deliver comfortable feel-good cinema, but rather a clever laughter experience with emotional resonance. Those who appreciate dry humor, pointed social criticism, and tragicomic family stories will have a special cinema evening at filmforum Duisburg. Mark your calendars now and experience Cornelia's story live on the big screen.
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