When does Adams Acht take place in filmforum Duisburg?

The screening begins on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

How long is the film?

Adams Acht has a runtime of 124 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission on Wednesday is 9.90 euros. Reduced tickets cost 8.50 euros.

What age is the film suitable for?

Adams Acht is rated suitable for ages six and older in Germany.

Where does the screening take place?

The screening takes place at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

What is Adams Acht about?

The film tells the story of coach Karl Adam and a rowing crew from Ratzeburg preparing for the Olympic competition of 1960 in Rome.

Adams Acht: How an Outsider Team in Duisburg Strives for Olympic Gold

Name: Adams Acht
Start: 2026-10-07T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T22:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Adams Acht: Golden Rowing Dreams on the Big Screen

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, filmforum Duisburg brings a moving sports story to the cinema with Adams Acht. Hannu Salonen's drama tells the tale of the legendary German eight, of outsiders from Ratzeburg and their ambitious path to Olympic gold at the 1960 Games in Rome.

When Outsiders Become a Winning Crew

The focus is on former boxer and sports teacher Karl Adam, portrayed by Oliver Masucci. As a coach, he shapes eight young rowers and a coxswain into a crew that wants to compete against established elites. His approach combines discipline, trust, and a precise game system on the water: Every stroke must count, every movement in the boat must blend with the formation of the team.

Competitive Tension between Küchensee and Rome

The film takes us to the late 1950s, when Ratzeburg was directly at the inner-German border with East Germany. In addition to the athletic preparation, the story gains a political and personal dimension. The romance between a West German rower and his girlfriend in the East makes palpable how deeply the division of Germany seeped into everyday life.

Historical Rowing with Authentic Atmosphere

Adams Acht does not rely solely on the dynamics of the race. Filming took place at original locations, four participating rowers were already German champions, and the boat used also originates from that time and from Ratzeburg. Thus, a dense connection of sports drama, contemporary history, and emotional character development emerges.

A Cinema Evening for Sports Fans and History Enthusiasts

With a runtime of 124 minutes and an age rating of six years and older, the film is aimed at a broad audience. The stadium atmosphere gives way to concentrated competitive tension in the cinema hall: Audience noise, floodlights, and chants arise in the imagination, while tactics, team spirit, and the rhythm of the rowing stroke drive the plot forward.

Conclusion: Adams Acht shows how a seemingly unattainable goal becomes a golden vision. Visitors can expect a gripping sports biopic about courage, solidarity, and belief in one's own formation. Those who want to connect German sports history with emotional cinema will experience this evening at filmforum Duisburg especially intensely.