When does Duisburg Decades: The 1930s take place?

The event will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where is the event held?

The venue is the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

What can the audience expect?

Historical film footage from Duisburg's 1930s will be shown and commented on. Kai Gottlob will historically and politically contextualize the images.

How long will the event last?

The stated event duration is approximately two hours.

Is there information on admission prices?

For the date of October 8, 2026, no clear admission price has been specified in the available event information. Information will follow regarding ticket sales from the filmforum.

Is the event accessible?

The available event information does not provide clear details on accessibility. Please contact the filmforum directly for current information.

Duisburg Decades: The 1930s

Name: Duisburg Decades: The 1930s
Start: 2026-10-08T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T20:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Duisburg Decades: The 1930s – a city reflected in historical film images

The filmforum Duisburg opens a dynamic chapter of the city’s history on October 8, 2026. In the lecture series Duisburg Decades, Kai Gottlob guides through the 1930s with historical footage – a time of urban awakening, social uncertainty, and the creeping end of democratic certainties.

A cinematic kaleidoscope of Duisburg's urban history

The event combines film screening, historical contextualization, and cultural education. Archive images show Duisburg as a vibrant industrial city: settlements arise, districts change their face, shops and public squares tell of the everyday life of an era. Alsum appears particularly impressive as a lively district at that time, while Rheinhausen and Wanheimerort reveal the dynamics of a city in transition.

Between urban idyll and political threat

The examination of historical film documents makes it clear how deceptive the apparent normality of the 1930s was. Alongside festivities, city views, and moments of public life, political images emerge: Adolf Hitler speaks in the stadium, the National Socialist mayor Heinrich Kelter enters the town hall. The historical film analysis reveals what moving images show and what they simultaneously obscure.

Kai Gottlob as time travel guide

Kai Gottlob presents and comments on the urban historical film material. His moderation combines source criticism, local memory culture, and vivid storytelling. This creates a nuanced picture of Duisburg that does not remain at nostalgic reflection but makes historical breaks and political responsibility visible.

The exhibition atmosphere of the filmforum

The filmforum provides the suitable setting for this artistic experience. The atmosphere of a 1950s cinema palace meets modern media technology. Light, projection, and the darkened cinema hall create a concentrated aesthetic experience in which historical film footage unfolds its special spatial effect. The audience experiences urban history not just as a lecture, but as a sensory encounter with moving images.

Conclusion: Viewing history live and understanding critically

Duisburg Decades: The 1930s promises an intense journey through a contradictory era. Visitors discover familiar places in historical views, encounter the political tensions of the time, and gain new perspectives on Duisburg’s past. Those who wish to experience urban history, film culture, and historical sources should attend this special program live at the filmforum.