When does Adams Acht start in Duisburg?

The screening begins on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where does the film screening take place?

Adams Acht will be shown at filmforum am Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

On Monday, the cinema day price of €7.90 per ticket applies at the filmforum.

How long is the film?

Adams Acht has a runtime of 124 minutes.

What age is the film suitable for?

The film is rated suitable for ages 6 and up.

What is Adams Acht about?

The film tells the story of the German eight, coach Karl Adam, and the journey of a young rowing crew to compete for Olympic gold in 1960.

Adams Acht brings rowing history, team spirit and Olympic tension to the Duisburg filmforum

Name: Adams Acht
Start: 2026-10-05T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T22:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Adams Acht: Rowing history with a golden sheen on the big screen

On Monday, October 5, 2026, an extraordinary sports story comes to life at the Duisburg filmforum. Adams Acht tells the ambitious journey of nine young men from Schleswig-Holstein who set off for Rome in 1960 to compete for Olympic gold in the German eight.

Nine men, one boat, one goal

Eight rowers and their youthful coxswain face a challenge that goes far beyond a single race. Coach Karl Adam transforms a team of underdogs into a capable crew. Discipline, trust, and precise teamwork are the keys to every stroke.

Tactics, formation, and field tension on the water

The film focuses on the mechanics of rowing: a closed formation, a shared rhythm, and constant adaptation to opponents, course, and conditions. Every stroke counts, and every mistake costs speed. From the steady beat emerges the kind of field tension that fuels the battle for the Olympic gold medal.

Sports history between departure and the division of Germany

The narrative connects competitive sports with German history. A romance between a West German rower and his girlfriend in the East points to the political realities of the time. Filming took place at original locations; a historical rowing boat from Ratzeburg also contributes to the authentic atmosphere.

An evening at the cinema for sports fans

Hannu Salonen directs a sports drama about team spirit, tactical consistency, and the cost of great ambitions. Oliver Masucci and Felix Kammerer are part of the ensemble. With a runtime of 124 minutes and a rating suitable for ages 6 and up, the film provides an engaging cinema evening for rowing sports fans, history enthusiasts, and families.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect not an ordinary sports film, but a powerful journey into the world of the German eight: with fan chants in their heads, the tension before the start, and the feeling of experiencing every stroke. Those seeking a blend of sports history, team tactics, and the grandeur of the big screen will experience Adams Acht particularly intensely on October 5 at the filmforum Duisburg.