When does the performance start?

The screening begins on 10.04.2026 at 5:30 PM.

How long is the film?

The stated running time is 127 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

On Friday, the standard price of €9.90 per ticket applies at filmforum.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the performance takes place in the cinema or indoors.

Are there any tips for getting there and parking?

filmforum is well accessible by public transport; there are numerous parking spaces available in the vicinity that are free to use from 8:00 PM.

Hamnet at filmforum Duisburg: An Evening Full of Pain, Beauty, and Grand Images

Name: Hamnet
Start: 2026-04-10T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-10T21:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Hamnet at filmforum Duisburg: When Grief Becomes Grand Cinematic Poetry

With Hamnet, filmforum Duisburg presents a theatrical experience on the big screen on April 10, 2026, which is already considered one of the most moving cinematic events of the season. Chloé Zhao combines historical fiction, acting artistry, and poetic dramaturgy into a film that condenses love, loss, and artistic transformation into impressive images.

A Tale Between Myth and Biography

The film tells the story of Agnes and Will, a meeting in the forest, family, plague, and farewell – as well as that dark wound from which Shakespeare draws his masterpiece Hamlet. The source material by Maggie O’Farrell opens a literary dense space between historical tradition and free interpretation. The dramaturgical tension lies exactly in this: The familiar appears foreign, the private gains world literary significance.

Direction with an Eye for Breath, Silence, and Loss

Chloé Zhao does not rely on effect but on inner movement. Her staging works with subtle transitions, lighting moods, nature images, and quiet moments in which the characters speak more through glances than through words. This gives the film a theatrical atmosphere that does not push to the stage but resonates within the viewer. Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley carry this emotion with a presence that condenses every audience reaction.

The filmforum as a Suitable Place for Strong Emotions

filmforum Duisburg is regarded as a municipal cinema with a distinctive profile and its atmosphere reminds one of a film palace from the 1950s. Those who take a seat here experience not just a film but a cultural event with a clear program line, good accessibility, and an ambiance that gives the material space. The auditorium on Dellplatz connects cinema culture, city history, and concentrated viewing.

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

Hamnet is aimed at viewers who appreciate grand narrative cinema with literary depth. The performance promises emotional intensity, strong imagery, and a direction that forms art from pain. Those who love intense cultural cinema should experience this date live.