When does the event take place?

On 04/11/2026 at 20:30 at filmforum Duisburg.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular price on Saturday is €9.90, reduced €8.50.

How long does the performance last?

The runtime is about 136 minutes, that is about 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Is the filmforum accessible?

The building is unfortunately not accessible. There are 5 steps to the foyer, 23 steps to the large hall, and 40 steps to the small hall.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are plenty of parking spaces available around the filmforum. From 20:00 they are free to use.

How do I get there by public transport?

The main train station is about a 15-minute walk away. Additionally, the filmforum is well accessible via the stops Steinsche Gasse and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz.

A clever evening between comedy, loss, and actor life

Name: Oh, this gap, this terrible gap
Start: 2026-04-11T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-12T01:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Between comedy and abyss: Joachim Meyerhoff's touching story at filmforum Duisburg

With Oh, this gap, this terrible gap, a material will hit the screen on April 11, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg that tells of insecurity, self-discovery, and the unbridled power of play. At the center is Joachim, who unexpectedly gets accepted at the Otto-Falckenberg-School and now seeks his place between drama school and grandparent's villa, between ambition and familial melancholy.

A novel with a large inner stage

Joachim Meyerhoff's autobiographical novel unfolds that rare mix of humor and pain that characterizes great stage and film narratives. The story thrives on precise observations, on the tension between artistic discipline and personal overwhelm, on that fine moment when comedy becomes a protective skin. Those who experience this material encounter not loud effect cinema but a finely balanced narrative about origin, self-doubt, and the price of growing up.

Between grandparent's villa and drama school

The contrast between two worlds is particularly striking: here the fashionable villa in Munich, shaped by rituals and alcohol, there the demanding training at the drama school that pushes young Joachim to his limits. This dramatic tension carries the material like an invisible framework. This is where the fascination lies: the gap in the title is not merely a blank space but becomes a symbol of loss, uncertainty, and the search for identity.

Fine directorial work and an eye for nuances

The filmic implementation by Simon Verhoeven relies on a tone that does not play tragedy and comedy against each other but intertwines both levels. Bruno Alexander portrays the young Joachim as a searching, vulnerable, yet alert observer. Senta Berger and Michael Wittenborn lend dignity, friction, and warmth to the grandparents. Thus, a stage experience in cinema format emerges: quiet, pointed, human, and full of theatrical atmosphere in the best sense.

What the audience in Duisburg can expect

filmforum Duisburg offers the perfect setting for this evening: a house with tradition, cinematic handwriting, and an atmosphere that focuses on concentrated experiencing. Here unfolds a story that not only entertains but resonates. Those who immerse themselves in this evening will experience a clever, touching, and surprisingly light portrait of the journey to one's own expression. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate fine culture, strong characters, and clever dramaturgy.

Experience this special evening live at filmforum Duisburg and let yourself be carried away by Meyerhoff's bittersweet narrative art.