When does the screening of Favorite People take place?

The screening begins on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM and is expected to end around 8:00 PM.

Where will Favorite People be shown?

The screening will take place at the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

How much does a regular ticket cost?

The regular admission from Tuesday to Sunday is 9.90 Euro.

How long does the film last?

Favorite People lasts 108 minutes.

What age is the film suitable for?

The film is suitable for ages 6 and above.

When does the box office open?

The box office generally opens 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Favorite People at filmforum: When a Park Bench Connects Two Lives

Name: Favorite People
Start: 2026-11-24T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T20:00:00+01:00
Location: filmforum

Favorite People: A Park Bench Becomes the Beginning of an Unusual Friendship

On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the filmforum Duisburg invites you to Favorite People. The tragicomedy by director Helena Hufnagel tells the story of an unexpected encounter between 101-year-old Agnes and Amir, a 28-year-old refugee from Iran.

Between Sharp Wit and Quiet Vulnerability

Agnes does not tolerate strangers on her park bench. When a young man actually sits down there, a word battle begins that slowly evolves into a special closeness. Katharina Thalbach gives the Berlin senior a biting, pointed presence, while Bardo Böhlefeld meets the polite Amir with gentleness and inner tension.

Dramaturgy of Encounter

The production combines humorous skirmishes with serious life questions. Agnes faces the loss of her independence due to moving into a retirement home. Amir fights for his safety and has to prove in the film that he is gay to escape deadly persecution in Iran. Thus, from the comedic beginning, a moving portrait of two people develops who become important to each other despite great differences.

A Stage Experience on the Cinema Screen

The filmforum creates the perfect setting with its atmosphere of a 1950s cinema palace for this finely balanced interplay. The acting lives from glances, pauses, and precise timing. Sarcastic jabs meet quiet interludes as the acoustics and concentrated salad atmosphere provide space for dialogues.

Film Art with Social Resonance

Favorite People combines tragicomedy, social observation, and a heartwarming story about solidarity. The film focuses on aging, flight, sexual identity, and the question of how a random encounter can lead to genuine connectedness. The screening is approved for ages 6 and lasts 108 minutes.

Conclusion

The audience can expect an emotional cinema program with fine humor, strong actors, and a story that lingers long after. Those wanting to experience how a occupied park bench becomes a place of human closeness will find an impressive evening full of warmth, wit, and authenticity at the filmforum Duisburg.