My Half Father at Edel.: A moving film evening in Duisburg
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An intimate documentary about care, loss, and the silent power of everyday life
With My Half Father, the doxs! Documentary Film Festival 2026 in Duisburg presents a film that deeply delves into the sphere of family, illness, and growing up. Viki Kühn accompanies the consequences of a stroke within her own family over the years and compresses it into a stage experience of a special kind: no spotlight, but closeness; no pathos, but precisely observed reality. The film is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Edel. and is expected to last until 6:00 PM according to program information. The event is listed as free admission. ([edel-duisburg.de](https://www.edel-duisburg.de/kontakt))
When the private becomes the great narrative
Viki Kühn works with a handheld camera that does not smooth out the events but makes their vulnerability visible. The father, paralyzed on one side after the stroke, loses his speech and mobility; the mother takes on the role of caregiver and family authority. From this constellation emerges a concentrated documentary film dramaturgy that does not treat everyday life as a trivial matter but rather as the heartbeat of an entire way of life. ([sixpackfilm.com](https://sixpackfilm.com/de/catalogue/3131/))
A close-up view: Direction, rhythm, and authenticity
The staging relies on the unobtrusive: calm observation, physically close shots, moments between powerlessness and normality. Critics describe the film as intense, intimate, and empathetic; it is also emphasized that Kühn avoids voyeurism and uses the camera more as a probing instrument than merely a recording device. This is precisely where the strength of this performance in the festival context lies: it combines cinematic precision with an emotional openness that resonates long after. ([cinema-austriaco.org](https://cinema-austriaco.org/de/2026/03/29/mein-halber-vater/))
Duisburg's festival framework and the place of encounter
The doxs! program is aimed at schools and daycares and is free according to festival information; for questions about accessibility and directions, the festival refers to direct contact. The Edel. in Duisburg-Duissern is a barrier-free café with events, drinks, and snacks, as well as opportunities for cultural formats and catering. This creates a harmonious environment for visitors between film, conversation, and urban cultural atmosphere. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/11/02/doxs-dokumentarfilmfestival-2026/?cHash=45eb1a93db22792ea865f955e7062ef1))
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My Half Father promises no loud cinema but a moving, sincere, and keenly observed stage experience of the document: a film about care work, memory, and the cost of closeness. Those interested in demanding documentary art, festival atmosphere, and strong direction should experience this screening live. ([sixpackfilm.com](https://sixpackfilm.com/de/catalogue/3131/))
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