When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on 2026-09-02 at 17:45.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission fee is €9.90.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

How long does the performance last?

The stated running time is about 95 minutes, so until approximately 19:15.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are parking options available in the vicinity of the filmforum; additionally, there is a parking garage at Wallstraße 34.

Is the filmforum accessible?

The filmforum refers to its own accessibility statement and FAQ pages with information on accessibility.

A Silent Masterpiece about Mother, Memory, and Female Self-Examination

Name: In the Mirror of My Mother
Start: 2026-09-02T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-02T21:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A quiet, unnaturally intense evening at the filmforum Duisburg

With In the Mirror of My Mother, a psychologically dense work will be presented at the filmforum Duisburg on September 2, 2026, transforming mother-daughter conflicts, memory, and female self-examination into an evocative cinematic texture. The film by Jutta Brückner continues her earlier Ursula Scheuner trilogy and further explores its themes with great calm, precise imagery, and a palpable dramatic consistency.

Between Dream, Trauma, and Present

At the center is Ursula Scheuner, played by Corinna Harfouch, whose life becomes unbalanced after the death of her demented mother. The young assistant Mel, portrayed by Carla Juri, becomes a projection surface for an inner conflict that is not loudly articulated but unfolds in glances, spaces, and fragments of memory. This staging relies less on effects and more on atmospheric density: a cool, controlled cinematic stage experience, supported by subtle acting and a visual dramaturgy that flickers between reality and phantasmagoria.

The Power of Silent Confrontation

What makes this evening special is the precision of observation. The direction works with symbolically charged motifs, mirrors, archaeological spaces, and a sense of inner construction site. This creates a theatrical atmosphere of seeing and understanding, even though it is told on the screen: a concentrated play of intimacy and distance, of family history and self-design. The audience's reaction is likely to be strong, especially in Duisburg, because the film does not explain but resonates.

A Work with Cinematic Authority

Jutta Brückner is regarded as a formative voice of feminist cinema in Germany. With In the Mirror of My Mother, she continues her engagement with mother-daughter relationships, combining personal memory with a cultural historical perspective. This is exactly where the authority of this work lies: It feels intimate and yet exemplary, closed yet open to interpretations. Anyone interested in sophisticated contemporary art, psychological drama, and precise staging will experience an evening with lasting impact here.

Conclusion

In the Mirror of My Mother promises a quiet but intense cinematic appointment full of emotional tension, strong actresses, and intelligent imagery. In the filmforum Duisburg, this film unfolds its full effect particularly impressively. A visit is worthwhile for anyone wanting to experience deep, challenging narrative cinema live.