The Invite at filmforum: Elegant relationship cinema in Duisburg
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An evening full of sparkling dialogues at filmforum Duisburg
The Invite brings an equally elegant yet wonderfully uncomfortable chamber situation to the screen at filmforum am Dellplatz on August 16, 2026. Olivia Wilde stages her dramatic comedy as a clever game of intimacy, desire, and societal facade: a dinner that becomes increasingly more immersive with each passing minute. The show starts at 20:15 and lasts 107 minutes. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-invite-51159/))
When dinner becomes a relationship test
Angela invites the neighbors from upstairs, and with this simple act, a finely balanced stage experience of the present opens up. Joe reacts skeptically, while Teresa and Dennis appear flawlessly happy, and amid glasses, glances, and precise punchlines, a comedy unfolds about what couples no longer say to each other. The film relies on sharp rhythm, precise acting, and a dramaturgy that places laughter just a touch too early or too late. That’s where the tension arises. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-invite-51159/))
Olivia Wilde focuses on pace, timing, and subtext
The director cast herself in a leading role and forms an ensemble with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton that, according to filmforum, works in great harmony. The result: a pointed chamber comedy that, according to announcements, was met with roaring laughter after its Sundance premiere. This echo speaks to an evening that does not serve intelligent entertainment dryly, but with sparks, timing, and delightful unrest. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-invite-51159/))
The filmforum as a fitting venue
Filmforum at Dellplatz 16 is well connected to public transportation; it’s about a 15-minute walk from the main train station, and tram, subway, and bus lines lead nearby. Guests arriving by car can find numerous parking options, some of which are free starting from 20:00, according to the venue. The pedestrian zone right in front of the venue enhances the atmosphere of a relaxed cultural evening in Duisburg. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))
Price, tickets, and practical information
According to the program booklet, regular admission prices at filmforum are 9.90 euros, reduced 8.50 euros; Monday is cinema day with a price of 7.90 euros. The Invite is listed in the program as a regular evening screening on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 20:15. For ticket purchases, the venue refers to online pre-sale and box office. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/fileadmin/filmforum/media/downloads/0726_epaper_filmjournal_juli.pdf))
Conclusion: A clever chamber play for an attentive audience
The Invite promises an evening full of dialogues with resonance, sparkling audience reactions, and finely measured seduction. Those who appreciate precisely observed relationship theater, elegant comedy, and playful stars will experience a cinematic appointment with cultural radiance here. Secure your tickets now and experience the game of intimacy live in Duisburg. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-invite-51159/))
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