Name: The Piano Tuner
Start: 2026-07-21T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-21T23:47:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening of sound, crime, and emotion

With The Piano Tuner, the filmforum at Dellplatz presents a work that cannot be neatly categorized into a genre: Daniel Roher tells the story of Niki White, whose heightened perception amplifies every nuance of the world, putting him in danger. The film combines character drama, crime thriller, and love story into a dense stage experience on the screen. The screening takes place on July 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the filmforum Duisburg. The film is part of the German summer program with a duration of 107 minutes and is rated for ages 12 and up. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-piano-tuner-51123/))

A hero who hears too much

At the center is a young man who perceives every sound as though through a magnifying glass: daily life becomes an acoustic overload for him, and silence becomes a longing. Exactly this creates the film's tension. The narrative follows a character who oscillates between piano tuner, safecracker, and unwilling player in his own life circumstances. Leo Woodall embodies this role with a mix of charm, vulnerability, and nervous presence, which has been especially highlighted by critics. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-piano-tuner-51123/))

Direction with musical precision

Daniel Roher aims for an elegant balance between genre film and emotional film. The thriller is not cold but gains a warm, human core through the sound design, the rom-com moments, and the relationships between the characters. Critics and press reviews especially commend the strong cast featuring Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, and Havana Rose Liu, as well as the effective soundscape that turns even small sounds into dramatic triggers. This is where the special theatrical atmosphere of this cinema evening lies: in the hall, sound becomes action. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-piano-tuner-51123/))

The filmforum as a fitting place

The filmforum Duisburg at Dellplatz remains a venue for sophisticated program cinema, for conversations, for careful listening and seeing. The journey is well described, parking is available in the vicinity, and the box office opens regularly 30 minutes before the start of the show. At the same time, the historic building itself is not barrier-free; the restrooms are also not wheelchair accessible. For visitors in need of support, the cinema provides specific information and assistance in advance. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Conclusion

The Piano Tuner promises an evening for all who love cinema as an art of precise listening and emotional engagement. Those who want to experience a clever thriller with heart, atmosphere, and a strong lead actor should see this performance live at the filmforum Duisburg. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/the-piano-tuner-51123/))