When does the presentation take place?

The presentation begins on 23.08.2026 at 17:45 and is expected to end around 19:15.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price is €9.90, reduced €8.50. On Monday cinema days, the price is €7.90.

Is filmforum easily accessible by public transport?

Yes, Duisburg main station is about a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, trams, subway, and several bus lines stop at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz or Steinsche Gasse.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are parking spaces in the vicinity of filmforum on Goldstraße and around Dellplatz, as well as a parking lot at the former Vincenz Hospital. The parking garage on Wallstraße 34 is also an option.

Is the building wheelchair accessible?

According to the FAQ, the building is not wheelchair accessible and the toilets are not suitable for wheelchair users. For individual support, the cinema recommends notifying at least one working day in advance.

Wise Women Duisburg 2026

Name: Wise Women - Five Midwives, Five Cultures
Start: 2026-08-23T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening about birth, world knowledge, and female experience

Wise Women – Five Midwives, Five Cultures takes you into a narrative world at filmforum Duisburg, where birth is not just a medical process but a cultural, linguistic, and existential event. The documentary follows five midwives from Ethiopia, Morocco, Nepal, Austria, and Brazil, weaving their perspectives into a multifaceted portrait of female artistry in life.

When giving birth becomes a boundary experience

The film starts with a simple yet profound idea: birth is a transition between worlds. It is from this concept that the production draws its literary and human strength. Instead of dry information, a sensitive observation of care, ritual, knowledge transfer, and trust unfolds. This makes the evening as appealing to culturally interested viewers as to those interested in societal narratives and documentary language art.

Five perspectives, a common resonance space

The encounter with Genet Gebru, Aïcha El Fathi, Kanchan Mala Shrestha, Gunda Gutscher, and Sheila Santos opens up a broad view of midwifery as a global practice. Different cultural backgrounds, varying experiences with family, body, and responsibility coalesce into an impressive ensemble. For visitors, this results in a quiet, focused literary experience with documentary depth.

The filmforum as a suitable place for a sensitive topic

The filmforum Duisburg is regarded as a traditional venue for high-quality film culture and provides the right framework for this presentation. The auditorium, proximity to the city center, and clear programming culture create an atmosphere in which the audience can engage with the topic. Especially for a film about births, biographies, and female expertise, this place functions as a natural resonance space.

Who will find this event particularly interesting

The film evening is recommended for readers who appreciate documentary cinema, gender perspectives, cultural education, and societal debates. Additionally, those interested in midwifery knowledge, intercultural life stories, and the poetic side of real film will find an evening with high content density here.

Conclusion

Wise Women – Five Midwives, Five Cultures promises a powerful author encounter with life realities that are rarely told so attentively and nuanced. Anyone interested in culture, documentary film, and female perspectives will experience an evening full of empathy, knowledge, and quiet intensity. A visit is worthwhile live at filmforum Duisburg.