When does the event take place?

The event begins on August 8, 2026, at 6:15 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How long does the evening last?

The specified duration ends at 7:45 PM. The program lasts about 90 minutes in total.

Where is the venue located?

The filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission is €9.90 according to filmforum for shows from Tuesday to Sunday, as special events may vary.

Is the venue accessible?

The filmforum states partial accessibility and refers for details to its official accessibility statement.

Is there a book signing?

This is a film screening. There are no indications of a book signing present in the available sources.

Ingeborg Bachmann 2026 Duisburg

Name: Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Once Was
Start: 2026-08-08T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-08T21:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A cinematic portrait of language, identity, and the restless self

With Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Once Was, the filmforum Duisburg shines a light on one of the most significant voices in German-language literature on August 8, 2026. The documentary combines historical sources, literary text excerpts, and a strong acting presence to create a reading atmosphere of a special kind - very close to Bachmann's thinking, her language, and her struggle for self-determination.

A portrait between archive, voice, and present

Regina Schilling intertwines real interviews, reenacted moments, and historical documents in this cinematic approach. Sandra Hüller gives Bachmann a compelling presence without imitating the author. This creates the tension of the evening: literature is not illustrated, but experienced as a lively intellectual event.

Why Ingeborg Bachmann fascinates to this day

Bachmann's work belongs to the major reference points of post-war literature. With poems like The Deferred Time, stories from The Thirtieth Year, and the novel Malina, she shaped a language that is both intellectually cool and emotionally burning. Her award with the Literature Prize from Group 47 and her later standing in the literary canon attest to her authority far beyond an era.

A different kind of reading: cinema as a literary experience

For those who love literary events, this offers a rare form of author encounter. The film opens access to Bachmann's themes: love, war experience, linguistic criticism, female authorship, and the question of how a self asserts itself amidst historical and personal upheavals. The audience does not experience a classic reading but a cultural journalistic portrait with analytical depth and atmospheric density.

A location with urban character and good accessibility

The filmforum Duisburg at Dellplatz combines community cinema, demanding programming, and a central location in the city center. The drive is well signposted, the site is located in Duisburg city center and is organized to be partially barrier-free according to accessibility statements. For culture enthusiasts, this creates an uncomplicated evening with a clear focus on the work.

Conclusion

Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Once Was promises a smart, moving, and carefully edited evening for all who appreciate literary quality and cinematic creativity. Those looking to rediscover Bachmann or delve deeper into her work will find an intense access to the author here - in the cinema, in conversation with her time, and in the presence of the audience. An event that makes literature visible and tangible.