Name: Breakfast at Audrey's
Start: 2026-09-16T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T23:50:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A quirky, finely observed stage experience about love, artificiality, and longing

Breakfast at Audrey's brings a light-hearted comedy to the screen at filmforum Duisburg, which is much more than charming entertainment. The film by Sophie Beaulieu combines romantic confusion, melancholic wit, and a surprisingly tender reflection on intimacy, projection, and what people truly feel for one another. The screening on September 16, 2026, at 8:30 PM promises an evening between lightness and fine wonder. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/fruehstueck-bei-audrey-51894/))

When the puppet becomes the other

Rémi, played by Vincent Macaigne, sells artificial turf during the day and wears his vulnerability like a poorly fitting costume at night. At home waits Audrey: blonde, blue-eyed, initially silent, then alive. This special artistic trick gives the story its charm. The comedy explores how relationships shift within the tension between projection, control, and real encounter. It is precisely in this that the play unfolds its dramatic sophistication. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/fruehstueck-bei-audrey-51894/))

Between burlesque wit and melancholic warmth

Sophie Beaulieu approaches the theme of artificial intelligence and artificial intimacy not coolly, but playfully. The staging relies on light, burlesque scenes without losing the subtle tones. Vincent Macaigne plays the overwhelmed man with delicate comedic uncertainty, while Zoé Marchal transforms Audrey from a work of art into a figure with will and movement. Thus, a stage experience on screen emerges that works with rhythm, glances, and small emotional shifts. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/fruehstueck-bei-audrey-51894/))

A cinema evening with cultural journalistic appeal

The runtime of 80 minutes and a rating of 12+ make the film a well-calculated choice for a focused cinema evening. The filmforum Duisburg stands for high-quality program cinema with historical depth, a central location, and an audience that appreciates cinematic nuances. Getting there is uncomplicated: Duisburg main train station is about a 15-minute walk away, and parking is available around Goldstraße, Dellplatz, and at the former Vincenz Hospital. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/fruehstueck-bei-audrey-51894/))

Atmosphere that lingers

Those who see Breakfast at Audrey's experience a lovingly composed mix of comedy, romance, and reflective presence. It is precisely the balance between lightness and inner friction that adds to the charm of this film. This is not a loud event, but rather a nuanced evening for all who seek a small study of humanity in cinematic form. A visit is worthwhile because this story of attraction, alienation, and gentle emancipation resonates long afterwards. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/fruehstueck-bei-audrey-51894/))