When does the screening take place

The screening is scheduled for June 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost

The regular admission price at filmforum is 9.90 euros, reduced is 8.50 euros.

Where does the event take place

At filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible

The filmforum provides a statement on accessibility; details on access and possible limitations can be found on the venue's website.

Are there parking options available

Numerous parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the filmforum; they can be used free of charge from 8:00 PM.

What is The Summer Book about

The material tells of Sophia, her grandmother, and a summer on a small island in the Gulf of Finland; nature, closeness, and farewell are central themes.

Tove Jansson: The Summer Book Duisburg 2026

Name: The Summer Book
Start: 2026-06-27T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-27T19:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A summer full of quiet truths at filmforum Duisburg

With The Summer Book, a literary cinema experience is on the schedule at filmforum Duisburg, bringing Tove Jansson's poetic summer world to the big screen. The screening on June 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM in filmforum at Dellplatz 16 combines Scandinavian storytelling with a quiet, intense reading atmosphere of the cinema. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/?utm_source=openai))

A novel with lasting radiance

Tove Jansson is one of the most important voices in Scandinavian literature. The author and artist was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award as well as twice winning the Finnish State Prize; her work about the Moomin characters made her famous worldwide. The Summer Book is one of her novels for adults and unfolds that blend of clarity, melancholy, and warmth for which Jansson's linguistic art is appreciated. ([bastei-luebbe.de](https://bastei-luebbe.de/Autorin/Tove-Jansson/KT023391?utm_source=openai))

Between sea, island, and memory

The story of Sophia and her grandmother unfolds on a small island in the Gulf of Finland, where conversations, observations, and nature experiences form a delicate web of closeness and farewell. The film remains true to the literary original and transforms the material into a contemplative summer portrait about childhood, family, and the quiet grandeur of the everyday. ([cineplex.de](https://www.cineplex.de/film/das-sommerbuch-47141000012FWBXJYB?utm_source=openai))

The filmforum as a fitting place for a cultural audience

The filmforum at Dellplatz is the municipal cinema of the city of Duisburg; the large hall accommodates 179 seats. The journey is well signposted, bus and public transport connections are nearby, and parking spaces are available in the vicinity that can be used free of charge from 8:00 PM onwards. For an afternoon cultural program on Saturdays, the venue offers exactly the quiet, concentrated atmosphere that such material demands. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/?utm_source=openai))

Admission, times, and visitor background

The filmforum indicates regular admission prices of 9.90 euros and 8.50 euros reduced for Saturdays; different prices apply for children's cinema and special times. For The Summer Book, the program overview shows the screening on June 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/preise-oeffnungszeiten/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Those who love literature with quiet visual power, Scandinavian warmth, and fine observation will experience a special cinema afternoon here. The Summer Book invites you to rediscover Tove Jansson and experience the quiet tones of a great summer story live. ([bastei-luebbe.de](https://bastei-luebbe.de/Autorin/Tove-Jansson/KT023391?utm_source=openai))