Name: Vivaldi and Me
Start: 2026-05-23T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-23T19:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A cinematic experience full of music, secrets, and Venetian shadows

With Vivaldi and Me, the filmforum Duisburg presents a historically charged stage experience on screen on May 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM: a story about music, female self-assertion, and the silence behind Venetian walls. The film takes you to the Ospedale della Pietà, where young women perform invisibly to the audience and Antonio Vivaldi, as the new violin teacher, brings their world to life. ([filmdienst.de](https://www.filmdienst.de/film/details/625775/vivaldi-und-ich?utm_source=openai))

Venice as a sound space of tension

Director Damiano Michieletto, internationally known mainly for opera productions, adapts Tiziano Scarpa's novel Stabat Mater and combines musical drama, historical atmosphere, and psychological intensity. The plot revolves around Cecilia, whose inner awakening and search for origin give the film a strong emotional trajectory. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/1000018672/kritik.html?utm_source=openai))

Between musical seduction and harsh turns

Press reviews highlight that the film takes the musical aspect seriously and surprises with an unexpected, brutal twist. The new music newspaper describes how music unfolds an overwhelming effect inside a sensitive person; Filmdienst refers to the encounter with Vivaldi as a turning point in the narrative. This results in a dense drama about talent, power, and vulnerability rather than a mere costume drama. ([nmz.de](https://www.nmz.de/kritik/rezensionen/dvd-film/wenn-musik-so-befreit?utm_source=openai))

The filmforum as a fitting place for demanding film art

The filmforum Duisburg is regarded as the first municipal cinema in Germany and has stood for demanding film culture, European diversity, and an award-winning program since 1959. The venue provides the appropriate setting for a presentation that not only entertains but also resonates. The atmosphere of the house, the historical cinema tradition, and the curated program enhance the experience of this afternoon. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum.php))

Conclusion: A film for all who want to feel music, not just hear it

Vivaldi and Me promises an intense film experience between baroque sound worlds, political constraints, and female self-assertion. Anyone who loves historical subjects with artistic depth and atmospheric power should not miss this date at the filmforum Duisburg. Secure your tickets now and experience the power of music on the big screen. ([filmdienst.de](https://www.filmdienst.de/film/details/625775/vivaldi-und-ich?utm_source=openai))