When does the screening of Fatherland take place?

The screening begins on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 15:30 and ends according to the event announcement at 17:00.

Where is Fatherland shown?

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

How long does the film last?

The film has a runtime of 81 minutes.

How much does admission cost?

For the Monday screening, the cinema day price of 7.90 euros applies.

At what age is the film approved?

Fatherland is approved by FSK from 0 years.

What is Fatherland about?

The film tells the story of Thomas Mann's first return to Germany in 1949 since his emigration in 1933 and connects this historical situation with questions about exile, homeland, and memory.

Thomas Mann's Fatherland Duisburg 2026

Name: Fatherland
Start: 2026-11-23T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-23T17:00:00+01:00
Location: filmforum

Fatherland: Thomas Mann's Return Between Exile, Memory, and German History

At the filmforum Duisburg, Fatherland tells the story of the return of the Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann to Germany. In 1949, he sets foot on German soil for the first time since his emigration in 1933. From this historical encounter, an intense cinematic experience about exile, homeland, and the spiritual rifts of the 20th century unfolds.

Literary History as Cinematic Encounter

Thomas Mann represents like no other figure the connection of literary artistry, political responsibility, and European memory culture. His return to Germany leads directly into a cultural discourse that resonates to this day: What does homeland mean after flight? How does exile change the perspective on one’s own nation? And what role does a writer assume when history remains not concluded but personally tangible?

Between Voice, History, and Visual Language

Hans Zischler embodies Thomas Mann in a film that intertwines historical reality and literary reflection. The reading atmosphere of an author encounter is translated into a concentrated cinematic form: language, memory, and visual design create a literary experience that does not stop at the biography, but makes the inner tension of a return visible.

A Film for Literature Lovers and History Enthusiasts

Fatherland targets visitors who are interested in Thomas Mann, exile experience, post-war history, and the cultural significance of German-language literature. With a runtime of 81 minutes and an age rating of 0 years, the screening is suitable for a broad audience. The filmforum, as a municipal cinema, provides a fitting place where ambitious film art and literary discourse come together.

Conclusion: A Concentrated Cinema Experience About Homeland and Responsibility

The screening of Fatherland promises an intense author encounter on the screen: historically precise, literarily charged, and emotionally close to the question of what a return after years of exile means. Anyone who appreciates Thomas Mann's work, German memory culture, and demanding cinema will experience a film with lasting resonance at the filmforum Duisburg.