When does the event start?

The screening begins on June 28, 2026, at 6:15 PM.

How long does the evening last?

The stated duration is until 7:45 PM, so about 95 minutes.

What is the entry price?

For Sunday, the regular price is €9.90. Reduced tickets cost €8.50.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue barrier-free?

According to the City of Duisburg, the building is not barrier-free, and the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Are there official social media channels for the author?

No, no official profile was found.

A quiet evening full of literature, memory, and Bachmann's quiet greatness

Name: Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Once Was
Start: 2026-06-28T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T21:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Ingeborg Bachmann in moving images: A reading of memory at filmforum Duisburg

With Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Once Was, one of the most significant voices of German-language literature is brought to the forefront at filmforum Duisburg. The documentary merges staged scenes with interviews, text excerpts, and historical documents, allowing Bachmann's language, her biography, and her impact on the present to shine anew. The event takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 6:15 PM and lasts until 7:45 PM. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/27/ingeborg-bachmann-jemand-der-einmal-ich-war-20260627/?cHash=ce4fe893bd1f1d5d57025dab023c84ff&utm_source=openai))

An author whose language resonates to this day

Ingeborg Bachmann is among the defining literary figures of the 20th century: poet, prose writer, radio play author, and sharp observer of the political and psychological upheavals of her time. Sources depict a portrait of an author who set literary standards with works such as The Stretched Time, The Thirtieth Year, and Malina and shaped a distinctive voice in post-war literature. Her significance for Group 47 and European literature remains undisputed. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ingeborg-Bachmann?utm_source=openai))

The film as a literary approach

Regina Schilling connects historical documents with dramatic compressions and approaches Bachmann not in a museum-like way but with narrative intensity. Sandra Hüller embodies the poetic presence of the author and makes visible how closely writing, existence, and self-assertion are interconnected in Bachmann's life. This form of author encounter opens up a literary experience that sets biography, critique, and linguistic art in a shared resonance space. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/27/ingeborg-bachmann-jemand-der-einmal-ich-war-20260627/?cHash=ce4fe893bd1f1d5d57025dab023c84ff&utm_source=openai))

Reading atmosphere in a historic cinema

Filmforum Duisburg is regarded as a municipal cinema with a special atmosphere and as a place where culture, education, and history are brought to the screen. Its location at Dellplatz, proximity to the city center, and the historical cinema vibe lend the evening a unique charm. It is also important to note: the building is not barrier-free according to the city of Duisburg; the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible either. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum.php))

An evening for literature lovers and cinephiles

Those interested in Bachmann's work, literary memory culture, and sophisticated documentaries will experience an evening between insight and emotion. The film bridges the gap between archive and present, between literary criticism and personal closeness. This is precisely where the appeal of this screening lies: it reveals why Ingeborg Bachmann remains one of the great names in literature to this day. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/27/ingeborg-bachmann-jemand-der-einmal-ich-war-20260627/?cHash=ce4fe893bd1f1d5d57025dab023c84ff&utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: On June 28, 2026, the audience at filmforum Duisburg can expect a clever, sensitive, and atmospherically dense literary and cinematic experience about Ingeborg Bachmann. Anyone wishing to rediscover Bachmann's language and impact should experience this evening live. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/27/ingeborg-bachmann-jemand-der-einmal-ich-war-20260627/?cHash=ce4fe893bd1f1d5d57025dab023c84ff&utm_source=openai))