When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on 07.05.2026 at 20:00.

What is the entry price?

The regular price for this date is €8.90.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The filmforum publishes an accessibility statement. Details regarding specific accessibility should be checked before visiting.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, numerous parking spaces are available around the filmforum, which are free to use from 20:00.

Is the venue indoors or outdoors?

The screening takes place indoors at the filmforum.

An evening full of space travel, excitement, and literary precision in Duisburg

Name: The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary
Start: 2026-05-07T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-08T00:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening between space, science, and great storytelling

With The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary, the filmforum Duisburg presents one of the most exciting science fiction narratives of the present. The adaptation of Andy Weir's novel combines existential space travel, precise science fiction, and a story about memory, survival, and the power of cooperation.

Science fiction with literary depth

Andy Weir is known for a style that combines technical accuracy with gripping narration. This is precisely where the literary quality of Project Hail Mary lies: the novel does not conceive the genre as a mere vision of the future, but as a human drama under extreme pressure. At the center is Ryland Grace, who encounters the most fundamental questions of responsibility, understanding, and hope on a life-threatening mission.

A cinema evening for readers, film lovers, and space enthusiasts

The filmforum Duisburg has been a place for sophisticated film culture as a municipal cinema for decades. The atmosphere in the house suits a material like this: concentrated, urban, cinematic. Those interested in readings, literary adaptations, and intelligent pop culture will find a cinematic experience here that goes beyond mere entertainment cinema. The combination of bestseller source material and the big screen makes this evening particularly attractive for literature enthusiasts.

Why this material captivates so many readers

Weir not only tells of space travel but of understanding as a survival strategy. This is classic hard SF in modern form: scientifically grounded, linguistically clear, and built with strong tension. Additionally, there is an emotional weight that reaches the audience immediately. The protagonist's journey becomes a metaphor for resilience, curiosity, and the ability to not fall silent in crisis.

The venue filmforum Duisburg

The filmforum at Dellplatz 16 is centrally located and easily accessible. The walk from the main train station is short, parking spaces are available in the vicinity, and public transport connections are comfortable. Therefore, the evening is also suitable for visitors who appreciate a relaxed journey and want to combine their cinema visit with a cultural stroll through the city center.

Conclusion: The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary promises an atmospheric evening between cinema, literature, and scientific fantasy. Anyone who wants to experience great science fiction with an emotional core should not miss this date at the filmforum Duisburg.