When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on 09.07.2026 at 20:30.

How long is the film?

The running time is 127 minutes according to the program.

What is the ticket price?

The regular ticket price is €9.90.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible?

The filmforum refers to an accessibility statement; specific details should be checked directly before the visit.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, according to the travel information there are parking bays on Goldstraße and around Dellplatz as well as a parking lot at the former Vincenz Hospital.

Wim Wenders classic unfolds poetic imagery and quiet magic in Duisburg

Name: Wings of Desire
Start: 2026-07-09T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-09T22:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A poetic film classic returns to the screen

Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire remains a rare work: a film between angelic language, urban melancholy, and the question of what it truly means to be human. In the filmforum Duisburg, this classic unfolds its entire literary quality as a cinematic accomplishment of rare delicacy.

Between poetry and urban imagery

The staging of Berlin as a space for thought, a realm of memory, and a place of longing is one of the great moments of European auteur cinema. Wenders combines visual composition, musical atmosphere, and philosophical condensation into a silent, compelling reading of the present. Peter Handke's textual traces provide the film with a language that oscillates between perception and inwardness.

A cinematic experience with literary depth

Those who attend this evening will not experience loud entertainment, but a concentrated, demanding film experience. The reading atmosphere is created not by a podium, but by the precision of gazes, voices, and sounds. This is where the author encounters a work that has been regarded as a cult film and a poetic exploration of the city since its premiere.

The filmforum as an ideal place for film culture

The filmforum at Dellplatz represents cinema culture with standards in Duisburg: as a municipal cinema, as a place for film discussions, and as a space for cinematic discoveries. For visitors, the location offers a central position, good accessibility, and an environment that gives the evening a quiet, cultivated note.

Why the visit is worthwhile

Wings of Desire is more than a film date: it is a meeting with a work that combines film history, literary reference, and emotional imagery. Those who appreciate cinema as a cultural experience will find an evening of lasting intensity here. Experience it live now and rediscover this classic on the big screen.