When does the show start?

The show starts on July 19, 2026, at 21:30.

What is the admission price?

Admission is 14.50 euros per ticket.

Where does the event take place?

In the Gießhalle at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Emscherstr. 71, 47137 Duisburg.

Is the event covered?

Yes, the event takes place in the Gießhalle and thus indoors in a historic hall.

Are there parking spaces on site?

Yes, according to the location information, 1,500 parking spaces are available.

Is the location accessible?

Yes, the Gießhalle has a wheelchair-accessible elevator.

Therapy for Vikings in Duisburg

Name: THERAPY FOR VIKINGS at Stadtwerke Sommerkino
Start: 2026-07-19T23:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-20T01:50:00+02:00
Location: Gießhalle im Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Summer cinema with dark humor, Beatles vibes, and a big screen

On July 19, 2026, Scandinavian sarcasm meets one of the most unusual film ideas of the year at Stadtwerke Sommerkino. Therapy for Vikings brings a pitch-black comedy to the big screen in the Gießhalle at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, playing with absurd humor, family conflict, and a good portion of pop culture.

An evening between industrial charm and cinema magic

The Gießhalle is made for such nights: a former industrial backdrop, spacious grandstands, open atmosphere, along with the lighting design of the landscape park, which transforms the area into an almost surreal sea of colors at dusk. This mix of industrial culture and open-air experience makes summer cinema visits in Duisburg so special.

A story with pace, depth, and dry humor

The film tells the story of Anker, who meets his brother Manfred after 15 years in prison. The problem: Manfred believes he is John Lennon. From this constellation, Anders Thomas Jensen develops a comedy that, according to the distributor and cinema description, is much more than just a quirky gag. Behind the humor lie trauma, memory, and a family story told with dark elegance.

Quirky, musical, surprising

Particularly striking is the Beatles idea: In the plot, a memory therapy is initiated with the help of a Beatles revival, and even ABBA songs appear in the Danish version of the chaos. This gives the film its distinctive rhythm between comedy, crime, and emotional tension. For the audience, it creates a concert atmosphere without a concert, a musically charged cinema experience with cult recognition value.

The perfect summer evening for film enthusiasts

With a rating of 16, a runtime of about 116 minutes, and a start time of 21:30, this event offers everything for a late, atmospheric cinema evening. Admission is 14.50 euros. Those who love culture in the open air will experience not just a film, but an atmospheric overall event of summer air, light, architecture, and a big screen.

Conclusion: Therapy for Vikings promises an original evening full of dark humor, quirky characters, and impressive atmosphere at Stadtwerke Sommerkino. Anyone wanting to experience Duisburg's industrial backdrop as a cinema stage shouldn't miss this date.