When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 15.04.2026 at 20:30.

What is the admission fee?

From Tuesday to Thursday, the regular admission is 8.90 euros, reduced is 7.50 euros.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, there are numerous parking spaces available in the area of filmforum. Parking is free from 20:00.

Is the venue accessible?

The filmforum building is not barrier-free according to city information.

How long does the performance last?

For this date, an end time of 23:00 is indicated. The exact running time is determined by the program of the house.

A touching evening about acting, self-doubt, and the art of beginnings

Name: Ah, this gap, this dreadful gap
Start: 2026-04-15T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-16T01:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening of self-doubt, humor, and the magic of beginnings

With Ah, this gap, this dreadful gap, a work is on the program at filmforum Duisburg that condenses autobiographical memory, actor biography, and finely tuned humor into a touching stage experience in the cinema hall. The film adaptation by Simon Verhoeven tells the story of young Joachim Meyerhoff's journey to the Otto-Falckenberg-Schule and that sensitive moment when ambition, insecurity, and artistic calling collide.

A coming-of-age story with a keen eye for the stage of life

The material thrives on its dual energy: on one hand, the ironic lightness with which Meyerhoff examines his origins and first steps in acting training, and on the other hand, the quiet vulnerability that shines through behind every punchline. This creates not just a simple hero's story, but a precise study of artistic self-discovery, of learning to act, and of the price of self-assertion.

Dramaturgy with heart, rhythm, and melancholy

The dramaturgy relies on contrasts: province versus metropolis, insecurity versus talent, comedy versus pain. That is precisely where the strength of this adaptation lies. Those who know Meyerhoff's novel recognize the literary power of the source; those experiencing the film without prior knowledge feel the direct appeal of a narrative that draws its effect from observation and tenderness. The direction allows space for nuances and those quiet moments where a glance, a hesitation, or a failed smile speaks more than any grand gesture.

Playing with proximity, rhythm, and audience reaction

In filmforum, known for its curated program and proximity to the audience, this film receives an appropriate context. The theater atmosphere of the evening arises less from large setups than from concentrated viewing: the shared laughter at the right moments, the palpable silence in the more serious passages, the audience's reaction to the balance of wit and vulnerability. It is precisely this mixture that makes the evening's appeal.

A work that shapes the present from memory

Joachim Meyerhoff's novel has often been described as clever, warm-hearted, and laconically humorous memoir literature; the film adaptation ties into this and translates the tone into images. Relevant reviews emphasize the cheerful-melancholic approach and the sensitive portrayal of loss, self-doubt, and identity. This is exactly where the evening gains its cultural journalistic radiance: as an invitation to experience an artist at the beginning of his career while simultaneously contemplating the great questions of vocation, failure, and courage.

Conclusion

Ah, this gap, this dreadful gap promises an evening full of fine observations, clever comedy, and emotional depth at filmforum Duisburg. Anyone enthusiastic about acting, literary adaptations, and character-driven cinema should experience this performance live and enjoy the evening in the special theater and cinema ambiance of the house.