When does the screening start?

The screening starts on Friday, 04.09.2026, at 20:30 at filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The indicated runtime is 97 minutes.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission price is 9.90 euros. Reduced tickets cost 8.50 euros.

Is filmforum barrier-free?

No. According to the operator, the building is not barrier-free, and the toilets are not wheelchair-accessible.

How do I get to filmforum best?

filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg. The main train station is about a 15-minute walk away, and trams, subways, and buses also run nearby.

Are there parking options?

Yes. There are numerous parking spaces available around filmforum that can be used free of charge after 20:00.

A quiet cinematic adventure about freedom, wanderlust, and return in Duisburg

Name: Walk to Syracuse
Start: 2026-09-04T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A late summer cinematic walk between wanderlust and return

With Walk to Syracuse, a melancholic comedy is coming to the screen at filmforum Duisburg, transforming a historical desire for freedom into a touching journey through longing, loyalty, and contradiction. Lars Jessen tells the story inspired by Friedrich Christian Delius and the real history of Klaus Müller about Paul Gompitz, played by Charly Hübner, who does not want to settle for the narrowness of his time. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/spaziergang-nach-syrakus-51601/?utm_source=openai))

When wanderlust becomes the driving force of the drama

The material thrives on a powerful inner movement: Paul dreams of Syracuse, thinks in expanses, although barbed wire, control, and the fear of being watched confine him. This is precisely where the staging gains its tension. The story unfolds as a travelogue, character study, and tragicomedy all at once, with a tone critics describe as precise, authentic, and finely balanced. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/1000043972/kritik.html?utm_source=openai))

Charly Hübner and Lina Beckmann carry the emotional weight

At the center is Charly Hübner as Paul, who appears stubborn, mischievous, and carries an almost childlike determination. By his side, Lina Beckmann lends the character of Anne a palpable mix of closeness and distance. This constellation gives the film its quiet power: a stage experience on the screen, supported by acting that makes small gestures feel monumental. ([epd-film.de](https://www.epd-film.de/filmkritiken/spaziergang-nach-syrakus?utm_source=openai))

A cinema evening with historical resonance

The source material is based on Friedrich Christian Delius, whose narrative is in turn inspired by a real escape. Director Lars Jessen utilizes this historical resonance for a look at freedom, homeland, and self-determination, without slipping into nostalgia. This sobriety makes the evening at the cinema so appealing: the audience experiences not a museum reconstruction but a presently vibrant drama about the right to seek one's own direction. ([pandorafilm.de](https://www.pandorafilm.de/filme/spaziergang-nach-syrakus.html?utm_source=openai))

The filmforum as a fitting place for strong emotions

The filmforum at Dellplatz provides the right setting: a community cinema with a grown theater atmosphere, central location, and a clear, functional film structure. The auditorium is air-conditioned, public transport access is good, and there are numerous parking spaces available around the venue; at the same time, the building itself is not barrier-free. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/?utm_source=openai))

Those who engage with this evening will experience a finely acted piece about longing and return, about inner freedom and external pressure. Walk to Syracuse promises a thoughtful, touching cinema evening with resonance – ideal for all who love strong stories and credible characters. Discover it live at filmforum Duisburg now. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/spaziergang-nach-syrakus-51601/?utm_source=openai))