Name: Chéri, here I come! - The Invention of Desire
Start: 2026-07-31T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-31T21:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening between longing, wit, and cinematic elegance at the filmforum

With Chéri, here I come! - The Invention of Desire, the filmforum Duisburg presents on July 31, 2026 at 18:15 a summer-fresh comedy about marriage, desire, and the courage to speak openly about intimacy. The film tells the story of Fanny and Thomas, who after twenty years of marriage are faced with a very human truth: Their shared path is loving but not without conflict. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/cheri-ich-komme-die-erfindung-der-lust-51155/))

When marriage becomes a stage

Reem Kherici directs the delicate topic with a light touch and precise timing. The comedy never remains merely frivolous, but develops a finely balanced drama from the constellation of closeness and awkwardness. Critics emphasize how skillfully the film balances between burlesque pace, charm, and emotional credibility. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/cheri-ich-komme-die-erfindung-der-lust-51155/))

A play with engineering and feeling

Particularly appealing is the idea that Thomas, as an engineer, develops his own prototype. This results in a comical stage experience in cinematic form: precisely crafted, told with physical proximity, with a keen eye for misunderstandings, self-irony, and the moment when two people meet anew. The film is also based on a real inventor's story surrounding the womanizer, which lends credibility to the plot. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/cheri-ich-komme-die-erfindung-der-lust-51155/))

Why this screening stands out in Duisburg

The filmforum presents the film in a venue with cultural radiance: The municipal cinema is centrally located at Dellplatz, reachable from the main train station in about 15 minutes on foot, and offers numerous parking options in the surrounding area. The cinema halls are air-conditioned; however, the city of Duisburg points out that the historic building itself is not barrier-free. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Atmosphere for an audience with a sense of fine comedy

The audience reaction is likely to oscillate between chuckling and approving laughter, as the staging relies on pace, charm, and an honest emotional line. Those who love cinema with a cultural journalistic perspective will find a production here that elegantly combines entertainment and socially sensitive topics. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/cheri-ich-komme-die-erfindung-der-lust-51155/))

Conclusion: On July 31, 2026, a clever, warm-hearted comedy with spirit, wit, and surprisingly much feeling awaits you at the filmforum Duisburg. Anyone wishing to experience fine narrative cinema with cultural lightness should join this evening live. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/cheri-ich-komme-die-erfindung-der-lust-51155/))