Lies About My Mother: Bitter Family Comedy at filmforum Duisburg
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When the family comedy suddenly becomes uncomfortably honest
The film Lies About My Mother will be shown at filmforum Duisburg on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The film combines bitter humor, family tensions, and a precise observation of societal body images into a moving cinematic experience.
A family, a body, and very many prejudices
Cornelia lives in the West German province of the 1980s. Her husband Werner makes her weight the main problem of the family and bluntly declares her body size the reason for his professional failures, the lack of social advancement, and the missing recognition in the village. Satire sometimes needs no loud joke – a single completely absurd family idea is already enough for plenty of bitter chuckling.
Humor between everyday life, abyss, and precise observation
From the perspective of the daughter Ela, a drama unfolds with black humor and fine comical moments. The audience reaction arises not from classic stand-up punchlines but from painfully familiar everyday scenes, dry timing, and the grotesque logic of a man who blames someone else for each of his own failures.
Rosalie Thomass and Golo Euler at the center
Rosalie Thomass plays Cornelia as a headstrong and unpredictable woman, while Golo Euler embodies Werner with a mix of overconfidence and petty bourgeois stubbornness. Elise Lindner takes on the role of Ela, representing the perspective of a child caught between loyalty, observation, and growing doubt. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Daniela Dröscher, which was shortlisted for the German Book Prize in 2022.
Cinematic atmosphere at filmforum Duisburg
The filmforum at Dellplatz offers the atmosphere of a cinema palace from the 1950s, combined with modern media technology. The 106-minute film is rated for ages 12 and older. The show starts at 20:30 – perfect conditions for an evening when laughter occasionally gets stuck in one's throat, making it resonate long afterward.
Conclusion: A comedic experience with substance
Lies About My Mother delivers no harmless family entertainment but a clever tragicomedy about body images, power, and the stories families tell themselves. Those who love cinema with black humor, emotional depth, and pointed social criticism will experience a film evening with an echo at filmforum Duisburg. Mark your calendar now and experience it live in the cinema hall.
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