When does the performance take place?

The performance of Chopin - A Sonata in Paris begins on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 15:30.

Where is the film screened?

The event takes place at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does admission cost?

Admission for the afternoon performance starting before 16:00 costs 8 Euros.

How long does the event last?

The event is scheduled from 15:30 to 17:30.

Who plays Frédéric Chopin?

Eryk Kulm takes on the lead role of Frédéric Chopin.

Is the venue covered?

Yes, the performance takes place entirely indoors at filmforum.

Chopin's Secret Side: A Moving Musical Drama Captures Duisburg's filmforum

Name: Chopin - A Sonata in Paris
Start: 2026-10-24T15:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Chopin between Genius, Love, and Melancholy in Paris

The filmforum Duisburg presents Chopin - A Sonata in Paris, an atmospheric musical drama about the young Frédéric Chopin, who arrives in the cultural life of Paris in 1835 as a celebrated pianist and composer. Eryk Kulm embodies the 25-year-old musician, whose virtuosic art encounters societal glitter, personal vulnerability, and the longing for his Polish homeland.

A Composer's Life Full of Tension

Paris welcomes Chopin as a musical genius. In the salons of high society, he gives concerts, teaches, and moves between aristocracy, artistic circles, and public admiration. However, behind the radiant stage performance lies a sensitive person whose health is compromised and whose music increasingly reflects melancholy, pride, and homesickness.

Music as an Expression of Inner Freedom

Director Michał Kwieciński focuses on Chopin's years in France and combines a historical backdrop with an intense musical narrative. The orchestration of the film scenes, the play of light and shadow, and the precise synchronization of image and sound make the music the emotional protagonist. Eryk Kulm performed the piano pieces heard in the film himself.

Love, Friendship, and Artistic Friction

A central encounter leads Chopin to the sharp-tongued writer George Sand, portrayed by Joséphine de La Baume. Between closeness, inspiration, and personal tension, a complex relationship picture emerges. Victor Meutelet takes on the role of Franz Liszt, while Lambert Wilson appears as King Louis-Philippe. Thus unfolds a European historical cinema that connects music history with human drama.

A Music Film with Historical Depth

Chopin - A Sonata in Paris is more than a classic artist portrait. The film tells of a Polish composer in French exile, of illness and artistic perseverance, as well as of works that were ahead of their time. The lavishly produced film by Michał Kwieciński and screenwriter Bartosz Janiszewski brings Chopin's personality, his stage presence, and his inner turmoil to the forefront.

Conclusion: A Cinematic Experience for Music and Film Fans

In the historical setting of the filmforum, the audience can expect a visually striking biopic featuring classical music, European history, and an intense lead role. Those who want to experience Chopin not just as a name in piano literature, but as a passionate, vulnerable, and modern artist, will find in this concert experience on the cinema screen an impressive access.