Name: In the Mirror of My Mother
Start: 2026-08-28T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-28T21:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A quiet cinematic drama about memory, guilt, and the power of the mother-daughter relationship

In the Mirror of My Mother brings to the screen on August 28, 2026 at filmforum Duisburg one of those evenings that resonate long after. Jutta Brückner condenses in her new work a psychologically charged family web into a sensitive, intense cinematic stage experience: shaped by loss, repressed past, and an encounter that changes everything.

Between Archaeology and Soul Exploration

At the center is Ursula Scheuner, played by Corinna Harfouch, an archaeologist who, after her mother's death, digs not only in the earth but also into her own family history. The young Mel, portrayed by Carla Juri, acts as an assistant and brings a restless present into this fragile relational web. From this constellation emerges a production that tells less loudly and observes sharply: a drama that works with symbols, mirrors, and secrets.

A Visual Language Full of Tension and Melancholy

Critics highlight the blend of psychodrama, scientific thriller, and mystery. That is precisely where the power of this film lies: it unfolds its dramaturgy not through effects, but through atmosphere, viewpoints, and subtle shifts in the performance of the actresses. The imagery remains unsettling yet poetic, the theater atmosphere of the cinema is almost physically palpable through the concentrated performance and dense lighting mood. Those who appreciate precise acting and psychological depth will find here an extraordinary stage experience on the screen.

Jutta Brückner and the Trilogy of Mother-Daughter Conflicts

With In the Mirror of My Mother, Jutta Brückner reconnects after many years to her earlier cinematic engagement with female identity, memory, and social conditioning. The film addresses themes that were already present in Hunger Years and Hitler Cantata and leads them into a new, mature form. The direction focuses on inner tension rather than superficial escalation. Precisely for this reason, the production develops a special authority: it trusts its characters, their pauses, and the abysses between them.

filmforum Duisburg as a Fitting Venue for Great Cinematic Art

filmforum Duisburg is known as Germany's first municipal cinema and has stood for demanding film culture for decades. Its location at Dellplatz, good accessibility, and the time-honored theater atmosphere of the house make visiting even more appealing. For this evening, everything favors concentrated viewing and listening: a seat in the hall, a powerful work, and an audience that engages with quiet, intelligent tension.

Conclusion: In the Mirror of My Mother promises an intense cinema evening filled with family secrets, psychological tension, and great acting. Anyone who wants to experience sensual storytelling, strong images, and demanding direction should not miss this date in Duisburg.