When does the screening take place?

The screening begins on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The film lasts approximately 120 minutes.

What age rating applies?

The film is rated for ages 12 and up.

How much does a regular ticket cost?

The regular admission price is €9.90. Reduced tickets cost €8.50.

Where is the event taking place?

The screening takes place at filmforum at Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Is filmforum accessible by public transport?

filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in Duisburg and is signposted accessible from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz.

Homecoming at filmforum: A House Preserves a Century of German History

Name: Homecoming - A Century Story
Start: 2026-10-18T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A House, a Century, Countless Fates

The phrase It shall forever be our home carries a dual tension in Volker Schlöndorff's adaptation of Jenny Erpenbeck's bestseller: it sounds like security while simultaneously announcing loss. Homecoming – A Century Story takes place on October 18, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg, by a Markian lake, where a house becomes a silent witness to German history.

A Place as a Stage of History

Over several generations, the inhabitants change as the political systems collapse. The narrative spans from the Weimar Republic through Nazism and war to the GDR and the point of change. The house remains, but its significance changes with each new life plan.

Dramaturgy between Home and Loss

The production condenses individual biographies into a historical panorama. Jewish residents, an architect couple, a writer and her descendants encounter each other over the decades. Questions of belonging, ownership, memory, and new beginnings form the dramatic backbone of the film.

Strong Acting and Cinematic Atmosphere

With Lars Eidinger, Martina Gedeck, Susanne Wolff, Ulrich Matthes, Michael Maertens, Detlev Buck, Angela Winkler, and Ludwig Trepte, Volker Schlöndorff assembles an outstanding ensemble. The acting imbues the characters with an inner tension that becomes visible between familial closeness and historical tremors.

Cinematography, set design, and lighting make the house appear both protected and permeable. Rooms, shores, and landscapes become atmospheric settings where private memories and collective history overlap. The acoustics of the cinema hall enhance the concentrated character of this cinematic stage experience.

A Historical Drama with Contemporary Resonance

Schlöndorff's direction does not view the 20th century as mere chronicle. It shows how political upheavals continue to resonate in homes, families, and personal choices. The power of the production lies precisely in this: history does not appear as a distant lesson but as an experience that lives on in things, places, and relationships.

Conclusion

Homecoming – A Century Story promises a compelling cinematic experience about home, memory, and the vulnerability of human life plans. Those wishing to experience great acting, historical drama, and a multifaceted literary foundation on the big screen will find an evening of special atmospheric density at filmforum Duisburg.