When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 15:30.

How long does the film last?

A Talent for Murder lasts 105 minutes.

What age rating applies?

The film is rated for ages 12 and up.

What is the admission cost?

The regular admission for the performance on Saturday is 9.90 euros. A reduced rate is indicated by filmforum at 8.50 euros.

Where does the event take place?

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

Who is directing and who is in the cast?

Directed by Anton Corbijn. The main cast includes Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, and Olivia Cooke.

A Talent for Murder: Between Literary Fantasy and Deadly Truth at the filmforum

Name: A Talent for Murder
Start: 2026-11-14T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T17:15:00+01:00
Location: filmforum

A Talent for Murder: When Literature Becomes a Deadly Temptation

In the filmforum Duisburg, a psychologically sophisticated game unfolds between reality and fiction on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Anton Corbijn's A Talent for Murder takes place in a remote Swiss Alpine chalet, where the legendary crime author Patricia Highsmith meets a young publishing man – and a dangerous duel of imagination arises from a commission.

A Chamber Play Between Genius and Danger

Edward Ridgeway knocks on the door of the reclusive author in 1995. His project sounds harmless at first: Patricia Highsmith is to write another novel in her famous Ripley series. However, the encounter takes a sinister turn. Between whiskey glass, typewriter, and a suspiciously close bottle of arsenic, a power struggle develops where every remark is a test and every glance a potential clue.

From Play to Psycho-Thriller

The story is based on the two-person play Switzerland by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. Director Anton Corbijn translates the concentrated dramaturgy of the original into an atmospheric psycho-thriller. The production intertwines biographical elements with a completely invented story of the perfect crime. A murder plot unfolding in Rome becomes a film within a film – increasingly blurring the line between fictional character and real person.

Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich in the Game of Masks

Helen Mirren gives Patricia Highsmith a sharp-tongued, intelligent, and cunning presence. Alden Ehrenreich encounters her as an ambitious publisher who simultaneously embodies something of a modern Ripley. The art of acting thrives on this tension: two characters measure each other, shift moral boundaries, and turn every conversation into a dramatic chess game. Olivia Cooke complements the ensemble as a mysterious stranger who stirs Edward's imagination.

A Stage of Light, Shadow, and Psychological Precision

The stage experience here becomes a cinematic experience with a distinct theatrical atmosphere. The enclosed chalet world serves as a psychological resonance chamber: cold Alpine solitude meets the warmth of a study, while lighting mood, acoustics, and precisely placed glances intensify the tension. The production does not rely on superficial shock effects but rather on pauses, suggestions, and the eerie power of the unspoken.

A Film for Lovers of Literary Crime

A Talent for Murder is not a biopic, but an artfully invented encounter with literary echoes. The film questions who owns a character once created and how far creative imagination encroaches into reality. With a runtime of 105 minutes and a rating for ages 12 and up, the performance combines psychological drama, crime film, and literary reflection.

Conclusion: An Intense Stage Experience in the Cinema Hall

The audience can expect an elegantly staged duel full of dark humor, moral abysses, and lurking threats. Those who love intelligent crime stories, strong acting, and the fragile boundary between reality and fiction will experience a compelling cinema afternoon at filmforum Duisburg. Secure your ticket and let yourself be captivated by Patricia Highsmith's murderous imagination.