The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case at filmforum: Exciting cinema in Duisburg
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An enthralling cinema afternoon about deception, rise, and the price of facade
On August 19, 2026, filmforum Duisburg will show The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case, a 128-minute film experience rated for ages 16 and above, that focuses on a man living at the border between ingenuity and crime. In the atmosphere of the traditional municipal cinema, a compelling portrait unfolds about identity, societal pressure, and the fragile shine of a seemingly flawless life. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/?utm_source=openai))
A story that goes beneath the surface
The film tells the story of Jan Bojarski, who could have been famous as an inventor, but finds himself in a world where talent, opportunity, and crime dangerously merge. Critics describe the work as a chronologically narrated biopic and as a psychological study of a man driven into a life in the shadows by his circumstances. It is precisely this mix of historical background, biography, and crime elements that makes the material so appealing to the audience. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/1000014092.html?utm_source=openai))
Direction with a clear signature
Jean-Paul Salomé's direction relies on a classical narrative style that focuses on character guidance, milieu, and inner tension. Instead of spectacular effects, the dramaturgy of decision-making is at the center: How far can a person go when the civic order is closed to him? This focus gives the evening a calm, yet palpably charged theatrical atmosphere on the screen. ([cinema.de](https://www.cinema.de/film/the-money-maker%2C13322540.html?utm_source=openai))
filmforum Duisburg as a suitable venue
filmforum is considered the first municipal cinema in Germany and a venue for demanding film culture, historical perspectives, and a carefully curated program. Its location at Dellplatz, good connections, and the urban environment in the heart of Duisburg make the visit straightforward and atmospherically rich. The clear house structure with public transport access, parking facilities, and a traditional hall feel also speaks for this film evening. ([duisburg.de](https://duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))
Practical information for the visit
The screening starts on August 19, 2026, at 17:45. filmforum states a runtime of 128 minutes for the film; regular cinema tickets and discounts are available at the venue, with the current standard price for evening screenings at 9.90 Euro. According to onsite information, the box office opens in time before the start, and the venue is well accessible by both public transport and car. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Those seeking an intelligent, atmospheric film experience that combines biography, suspense, and social abysses will find a strong event here in Duisburg's late summer. The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case promises concentrated cinematic art with an echo - ideal for everyone who loves stories that reveal their full impact only in the darkness of the hall. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/?utm_source=openai))
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