When does the show start?

The show starts on 01.06.2026 at 15:30 Uhr.

What is the admission price?

For this show, a ticket price of 7 € is set.

How long does the event last?

The planned duration is about 2 hours, with the end scheduled for 17:30 Uhr.

Where is the event taking place?

At the filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible?

The official accessibility statement mentions only partial compatibility; external ticket shop areas are not fully accessible.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified official social media profiles could be found.

A sharp-tongued sheep mystery conquers the filmforum Duisburg with literary charm

Name: Glennkill: A Sheep Mystery
Start: 2026-06-01T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-01T19:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Glennkill: A Sheep Mystery at the filmforum Duisburg – a mystery with wool, wit, and fine suspense

Leonie Swann's cult novel meets the atmosphere of a venue that has stood for sophisticated film culture for years at the filmforum Duisburg. The case of the murdered shepherd George Glenn unfolds its peculiar magic where cinema becomes a stage for storytelling: with clever dramaturgy, fine suspense, and an unusual perspective that turns sheep into investigators. The original has been sold internationally in 23 countries and has established itself as a literary phenomenon. ([penguin.de](https://www.penguin.de/content/edition/excerpts_extended/Leseprobe_978-3-570-40084-5.pdf))

A novel that charmingly turns crime rules upside down

At the center is not a classic detective figure, but a flock that loses its shepherd and wants to resolve the murder with astonishing determination. This reversal makes the material so appealing: the perspective of the animals opens the view for humor, community, loss, and justice. The tone remains light-footed, yet the tension grows scene by scene. ([penguin.de](https://www.penguin.de/content/edition/excerpts_extended/Leseprobe_978-3-570-40084-5.pdf))

The theater atmosphere of a special place

The filmforum Duisburg is much more than a program cinema. The communal venue sees itself as a place for culture, education, and history, reaching over 100,000 visitors annually and offering an urban, well-connected environment with its location at Dellplatz. For the stage experience of the screen, this means: concentrated attention, an open-minded audience, and that dense theater atmosphere in which even a mystery with a flock of sheep unfolds great presence. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum.php))

Directions, admission, and practical information

The filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg. It can be easily reached from the city center; Duisburg Central Station is about a 15-minute walk away, and there are additional connections by bus and train via the Steinsche Gasse stop. For those arriving by car, parking spaces are available in the vicinity, some free of charge from 8:00 PM. According to the official statement, accessibility is only partially ensured; in particular, the external ticket shop and some digital offerings are not fully accessible. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Why the visit is worthwhile

This event combines literature, film art, and criminal tension into an unusual cultural experience. Those who know Glennkill will experience the original with fresh eyes; those unfamiliar with the material will encounter a story that is both original and heartfelt about solidarity, intelligence, and a quirky view of the world. A visit to the filmforum promises not a loud spectacle, but an evening full of attention, charm, and narrative precision. ([penguin.de](https://www.penguin.de/content/edition/excerpts_extended/Leseprobe_978-3-570-40084-5.pdf))