When does the screening begin?

The screening starts on 20.08.2026 at 17:45 in filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The running time is approximately 92 minutes.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Is a book signing or a Q&A announced?

No book signing or official Q&A has been noted for this date in the available sources.

How much does admission cost?

The researched ticket price is 9.90 euros.

Is the cinema barrier-free?

The filmforum itself points out that the historic building is not barrier-free.

A quiet cinema evening about birth, dignity, and global midwifery

Name: Wise Women - Five Midwives, Five Cultures
Start: 2026-08-20T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-20T21:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A cinema evening about birth, responsibility, and female strength

With Wise Women – Five Midwives, Five Cultures, a documentary film will be screened on August 20, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg, which understands birth as a universal yet highly individual event. Directed by Nicole Scherg, it follows five midwives in Ethiopia, Morocco, Nepal, Austria, and Brazil, thus offering a rare cross-cultural perspective on care, knowledge, and the beginning of life. ([mindjazz-pictures.de](https://mindjazz-pictures.de/filme/wise-women-fuenf-hebammen-fuenf-kulturen/))

Five countries, one human core

The film connects medical practice with a societal perspective: hospitals, birthing centers, and simple living conditions are featured alongside the question of what social and economic conditions make safe childbirth possible. It is precisely from this that the documentary gains its literary quality in a broader sense: from observation, rhythm, and close proximity to its protagonists. ([mindjazz-pictures.de](https://mindjazz-pictures.de/filme/wise-women-fuenf-hebammen-fuenf-kulturen/))

Reading atmosphere? No: cinematic intimacy with societal impact

Those seeking a quiet, focused cinema evening at filmforum Duisburg will find a work with documentary artistry of the image here. The staging relies on patience instead of effects and on attentiveness instead of loudness. The result is a visually literary experience: a film about boundary experiences, care, and the silent dignity of midwifery. ([film-rezensionen.de](https://www.film-rezensionen.de/2026/07/wise-women-fuenf-hebammen-fuenf-kulturen/?utm_source=openai))

The location: filmforum Duisburg

The filmforum at Dellplatz 16 is considered a municipal cinema with a special atmosphere; the hall is air-conditioned, parking is available at Goldstraße and around Dellplatz, and the building has two halls with 179 and 90 seats. At the same time, the cinema points out that the historic building is not barrier-free. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/impressum/?utm_source=openai))

Why this date is worth attending

Wise Women combines medical reality, cultural comparison, and human closeness into a poignant documentary film. Anyone who appreciates strong images, thoughtful observation, and an evening with discussion potential will experience not just any random cinema title but a precise, empathetic work about the beginning of life. On August 20, 2026, at 5:45 PM, filmforum Duisburg invites you to watch closely, listen, and experience this film live. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/))