Home Visit at filmforum: A Century of German History in One House
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A House, a Century, Countless Fates
A sentence lingers in the air: It is to be our home forever. In Home Visit - A Century Story, a house by a Markish lake becomes the quiet focal point of German history. On October 21, 2026, the filmforum Duisburg presents Volker Schlöndorff's impressive adaptation of the novel by Jenny Erpenbeck.
The Property as the Main Character
The dramaturgy does not follow a single life story, but rather the changing residents of a house. Through the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, war and post-war period, the GDR and the time of change, the property remains the constant stage of the film. People come and go, political systems change, yet the place retains its traces.
A Panorama of German Memory
Schlöndorff condenses the literary source into a historical drama about home, loss, and belonging. The characters' life paths are intertwined with the significant upheavals of the 20th century. The house becomes a space of memory: Each new occupancy writes another chapter in a story that goes far beyond private fates.
Literary Adaptation with Strong Cast
Volker Schlöndorff, who has repeatedly adapted significant literary works for the screen since his debut, leads an ensemble featuring Lars Eidinger, Martina Gedeck, and Susanne Wolff. The acting carries the subtle shifts between hope, threat, and memory. Camera work, historical costumes, and set design open the view to an era where private spaces and political violence meet inextricably.
Between Cinema and Theater Atmosphere
The screening at filmforum unfolds its stage experience on the screen: Light moods, spaces, and faces become carriers of a multifaceted narrative. The theater atmosphere of the focused cinema hall allows visitors to immediately enter this century panorama. With a runtime of 120 minutes, it creates a dense, historical film experience for an audience from 12 years old.
Conclusion: Home Visit - A Century Story connects literature, German memory culture, and great acting for an intense cinema visit. Those who want to experience how a single place carries the breaks and hopes of several generations will find an evening of lasting impact at filmforum Duisburg.
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