When does the performance take place?

The event begins on August 20, 2026, at 19:45 at filmforum Duisburg.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission is €9.90, reduced €8.50.

How long is the film?

The specified duration is 96 minutes.

Where is filmforum located?

Filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Are there any tips for getting there and parking?

The venue is signposted from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz. There are numerous parking spaces around Dellplatz, free of charge after 20:00.

Is filmforum accessible?

The venue publishes an accessibility statement and provides information on its website regarding accessible offers and limitations in the ticket shop.

A black chicken, a great escape, and an evening full of cinema magic

Name: Life Perspectives of a Chicken
Start: 2026-08-20T21:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-20T23:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A feather-light stage experience with dark humor and great stakes

On August 20, 2026, an unusual story meets a venue with a stylish cinema tradition at filmforum Duisburg: Life Perspectives of a Chicken tells the tale of a black chicken that escapes from a poultry farm and lands in a world where freedom, danger, and contempt for humanity coexist closely. The film by György Pálfi combines comedic allegory, crime elements, and a precisely observed animal perspective into a uniquely quirky and captivating cinema evening. ([spielfilm.de](https://www.spielfilm.de/filme/3012228/lebensansichten-eines-huhns))

A story between fable, crime, and bitter satire

What initially seems like a bizarre animal story develops into a sharply drawn parable about escape, possession, and the price of freedom. Pálfi uses real chickens, employs a consistent ground perspective, and shifts the narrative into an atmosphere where what seems small suddenly raises significant societal questions. Reviews highlight the unusual perspective, dark humor, and the tension-filled second half of the narrative. ([spielfilm.de](https://www.spielfilm.de/filme/3012228/lebensansichten-eines-huhns))

Directorial handwriting with a sense for rhythm and friction

György Pálfi, known for his idiosyncratic, original works, uses the chicken not as a gag but as a serious main character. This is where the dramatic power lies: The animal remains the focal point while a world driven by greed, smuggling, and human barbarism becomes visible around it. This staging gains its impact from contrast, timing, and a visual language that never separates the absurd from the tragic. ([spielfilm.de](https://www.spielfilm.de/filme/3012228/lebensansichten-eines-huhns))

The filmforum as an atmospheric resonance space

Filmforum at Dellplatz is regarded as a municipal cinema with a special flair and modern projection technology. With its auditoriums, good accessibility via Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz, and parking opportunities around Dellplatz, it offers an appropriate setting for a work that requires closeness, concentration, and collective audience reaction. The box office opens regularly 30 minutes before the beginning of the performance, and there are clear regulations for accessibility and ticket sales in the venue. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/impressum/?utm_source=openai))

A cinema evening that resonates

Life Perspectives of a Chicken promises to be a quirky, clever, and surprisingly emotional stage experience at filmforum Duisburg: a film that attracts with wit and remains with seriousness. Anyone who loves cinema as a thought-provoking cultural event will experience an evening that entertains, provokes, and lingers long after. Discover live in Duisburg now and share the unique perspective of this chicken in the auditorium. ([spielfilm.de](https://www.spielfilm.de/filme/3012228/lebensansichten-eines-huhns))