Amrum at the filmforum Duisburg: Moving war drama with quiet force
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Amrum at the filmforum Duisburg: A quiet war drama with great inner force
With Amrum, the filmforum Duisburg presents a film that tells its story from memory and derives its impact precisely from its restraint. Fatih Akin condenses Hark Bohm's childhood experiences on the North Sea island of Amrum into an intense stage experience on the screen: a historical drama about loyalty, loss, survival, and the subtle shifts in a family at the end of the war. The film will be shown on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the filmforum located at Dellplatz 16 in Duisburg. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/amrum-46132/))
A story between the Wadden Sea and world history
At the center is twelve-year-old Nanning, played by Jasper Billerbeck, who lives in the spring of 1945, a time when the great historical certainties have already crumbled. His mother yearns for a simple white bread with butter and honey, while the island, the house, and the family are overshadowed by ideological shadows. From this concise premise, the film develops a precise dramaturgy that relies on observation, tension, and emotional accuracy. The result is not a loud war image but a carefully constructed staging with compelling acting and a fine sense of atmosphere. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/amrum-46132/))
Fatih Akin gives Hark Bohm's memory a clear cinematic form
Amrum is based on the screenplay by Hark Bohm, which Fatih Akin brought to the screen as a service of friendship and legacy. The work premiered in Cannes in 2025 and was positively received there; the trade press also highlighted the mix of intimate family history and historical condensation. It is precisely this connection of personal memory, cinematic precision, and political background that makes the film appealing. It does not narrate war events as an abstract phenomenon but focuses on their impact on body, gaze, and daily life. ([iffr.com](https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/amrum?utm_source=openai))
A cinema evening with North German silence and concentrated tension
The filmforum Duisburg provides the appropriate setting: a municipal cinema with a long tradition, two auditoriums, and a clearly curated program beyond the mainstream. The venue at Dellplatz 16 combines urban culture with proximity to the audience. For the performance on April 14, 2026, the regular admission price is 9.90 euros; the reduced ticket price is 8.50 euros. The box office generally opens 30 minutes before the show begins, and online tickets are available until 15 minutes before the start. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))
A venue with character but without accessibility
The filmforum is centrally located in Duisburg, is well signposted, and can be reached by public transport. Parking is available on Goldstraße, around Dellplatz, and at the former Vincenz Hospital; parking spaces in this area are free to use after 8:00 PM. At the same time, it is important to note: According to its own FAQ, the building is not barrier-free, and the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Those who need special support should contact the cinema at least one working day in advance. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: A quiet but resonant cinematic experience
Amrum promises an evening for viewers who love cinema as concentrated storytelling: historically precise, emotionally dense, visually restrained, and therefore compelling. Anyone who appreciates the power of small gestures, strong images, and cleverly constructed dramaturgy should experience this performance live. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/amrum-46132/))
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