When does the screening of Fatherland begin?

The screening begins on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 15:30.

Where does the screening take place?

Fatherland will be shown at the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The film has a runtime of 81 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

On Monday, the cinema day price of €7.90 applies at the filmforum.

At what age is the film rated?

Fatherland is rated for all age groups and carries an FSK 0 rating.

What is Fatherland about?

The film tells about Thomas Mann's return to Germany in 1949 and connects his journey with questions about exile, memory, family, and German post-war history.

Fatherland at filmforum Duisburg 2026

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

Fatherland: Thomas Mann's Homecoming as an Intimate Cinematic Experience

The filmforum Duisburg will screen the historical feature film Fatherland on November 30, 2026. At its center is Thomas Mann, who returns to Germany for the first time since his emigration in 1949. The screening combines literary history, exile experience, and the reality of post-war Germany into a concentrated cinematic portrait.

Literature, Memory, and the Return to the Fatherland

Paweł Pawlikowski's drama leads us into a Germany shaped by war, division, and moral shock. Thomas Mann encounters a society that expects words of comfort, agreement, and forgiveness from the most significant German narrator. His journey from Frankfurt to Weimar becomes a space of resonance for questions about home, responsibility, and cultural identity.

A Precise Visual Language for Historical Ambivalence

The staging employs cool black-and-white, a tight 4:3 format, and a deliberately static camera. This formal rigor lends the film an almost literary concentration. Every encounter carries weight, with each pause referencing the fractures of an era in which personal memory and national self-interpretation are inextricably linked.

Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller at the Center

Hanns Zischler embodies Thomas Mann as a melancholic, eloquent, and distant returnee. Sandra Hüller plays Erika Mann, who as an actress, author, and cabaret artist offers a distinct perspective on the journey. A multifaceted family drama develops between father and daughter, intertwining private tensions with the cultural discourse of the post-war period.

A Film for Literature and History Enthusiasts

Fatherland focuses on exile, memory culture, and the role of intellectuals after 1945. The literary quality of the material combines with a restrained, atmospherically dense cinematic language. With a runtime of 81 minutes, the presentation offers a concentrated cinematic experience for all who are interested in Thomas Mann, German history, and demanding auteur cinema.

Conclusion: History Becomes a Personal Encounter

Visitors can expect a stylistically distinct drama about homecoming, political responsibility, and the challenging relationship between artist, family, and nation. The filmforum creates the suitable space for this quiet, intense author encounter on screen. Those who wish to not only read literary history but experience it through images, voices, and gazes will encounter an intense cinema afternoon with Fatherland.