When does the show start?

The show starts on 07/29/2026 at 6:15 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum am Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission price is 9.90 euros, reduced price is 8.50 euros.

How do I get there best?

Duisburg main train station is about a 15-minute walk away. Buses and trains are also well connected.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes, there is a parking garage at Wallstraße 34 in close proximity.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the event takes place inside the filmforum.

A smart evening full of wit, desire, and French lightness in Duisburg

Name: Chéri, I'm Coming! - The Invention of Desire
Start: 2026-07-29T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-29T21:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening between marital crisis, desire, and French charm

With Chéri, I'm Coming! - The Invention of Desire, the filmforum Duisburg presents a comedy that is as profound as it is light, telling the personal upheaval of a couple with fine timing. On July 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM, a stage experience unfolds on the big screen at Dellplatz, playing the comedy of desire against the language of silence elegantly.

When routine becomes a small earthquake

The story begins with an unfulfilled marriage and asks with a wink how much truth a relationship can withstand when the usual order is disturbed. The strength of this production lies exactly in that: It combines lightness with precise observation, transforms intimate embarrassment into pointed situational comedy, and turns each dialogue into a small dramatic chamber play.

Reem Kherici directs tempo, tact, and fine sharpening

The cinematic handwriting is, according to available reviews, lively, burlesque, and surprisingly warm-hearted. Reem Kherici relocates the original to France and shapes it into a comedy that relies not on crude harshness but on mutual trust, honest conversations, and the courage for self-reflection. This balance of esprit and emotionality gives the evening its unique theater atmosphere.

Between laughter impulses and quiet empathy

Those entering the filmforum experience not just a movie night but a culturally charged space in the heart of Duisburg that stands for demanding film art beyond the mainstream. Audience reactions are likely to oscillate between amused laughter, attentive silence, and nods of agreement because the comedy employs a precise dramaturgy where humor also becomes self-knowledge.

The place of experience: filmforum at Dellplatz

The filmforum is a staple of the Duisburg cultural landscape as a municipal cinema. The journey is straightforward, with the main train station located about a 15-minute walk away, and a parking garage nearby on Wallstraße. This makes the evening easily accessible and comfortably planable for all who appreciate culture with clear paths and reliable organization.

Conclusion: A cheerful, clever evening for all who love fine comedies

Chéri, I'm Coming! - The Invention of Desire promises a pointed, playfully elegant evening that is also humanly awake. If you’re in the mood for a comedy with charm, pace, and clever relationship humor, you should experience this show live.