When does the screening start?

The screening starts on June 25, 2026, at 18:15.

How long is the film?

The runtime is 105 minutes, with the end expected around 20:00.

How much does a ticket cost?

For this date, the regular price is €9.90.

Is the filmforum accessible?

According to its own statement, the filmforum is partially accessible; some external ticket shop functions are not fully operable via keyboard or screen reader.

How do I get to the filmforum?

The filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in Duisburg. The main train station is about a 15-minute walk away, and several bus and train lines serve the area.

Are there parking facilities?

Numerous parking spaces are available around the filmforum; they can be used free of charge after 20:00.

Couscous and Secrets unfolds quiet humor, heart, and cultural tension at filmforum Duisburg

Name: Couscous and Secrets
Start: 2026-06-25T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-25T22:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A smart cinema experience between heart, stove, and origin

With Couscous and Secrets, the filmforum Duisburg presents on June 25, 2026, a heartwarming culture-clash comedy that transforms seemingly light material into a nuanced exploration of family, identity, and the art of concealment. Mehdi, played by Younès Boucif, lives between bistro, love happiness, and Algerian family image – and it is from this tension that the film draws its subtle humor and emotional depth.

Between double lives and culinary truth

The character of Mehdi stands at the center of a story told with precise observation and elegant rhythm. A brilliant cook by day, a dutiful son by night: This double life develops under the direction of Amine Adjina a blend of situational comedy, tenderness, and social precision. What starts as a small lie grows into a dramatic chain reaction – a classic engine for strong audience reactions.

Direction, acting, and the fine dramaturgy of misunderstanding

The staging relies on the dramaturgy of getting tangled up. Every encounter brings new friction, every glance an additional nuance. Younès Boucif carries the film with a performance that balances between insecurity, charm, and inner conflict. Beside him unfolds an ensemble that charges family and relationship conflicts with great timing and palpable theatrical atmosphere.

A theme that reaches far beyond the screen

The film is not only about culinary arts but also about belonging, pressure of expectations, and cultural translation. The Franco-Algerian perspective gives the comedy weight without losing its lightness. This is where the strength of this stage experience on the cinema screen lies: Humor is not used as a distraction but as a precise means of insight.

The filmforum as a suitable venue

The filmforum at Dellplatz offers the ideal setting for this screening. The traditional cinema hall, special acoustics, and concentrated atmosphere turn a visit to the cinema into a real cultural event. Those who engage with the screening will experience an evening that oscillates between sensitivity and lightness while creating exactly the closeness that characterizes good narrative cinema.

Conclusion

Couscous and Secrets promises on June 25, 2026, an evening full of charm, wit, and emotional subtleties. Those looking for smart comedies, strong acting, and a heartfelt theme should experience this screening live.