Old Love at filmforum Duisburg: A couple between intimacy and new beginnings

Event: Old Love in filmforum, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg on 10. October 2026

Date and Time

10. October 2026 15:30

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Location

filmforum
Dellpl. 16, 47051 Duisburg, Germany

Price

9,90 €
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About this Event

Theater

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Old Love at filmforum Duisburg: When four decades of marriage are put to the test

Almost 40 years of marriage form a backdrop of habits, memories, and small injuries. In Old Love, Lore and Harry meet as a couple who know each other well yet continuously talk past each other. The film adaptation featuring Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król blends fine wordplay with quiet moments of thoughtfulness.

A relationship between library, garden, and everyday life

Lore reflects on a life full of books, culture, and intellectual curiosity. Harry finds his contentment more in the garden, in the newspaper, and in the familiar rituals of daily life. From this constellation, a pointed dramaturgy develops around intimacy, alienation, and the question of how love changes its form after many shared years.

Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król: Acting skill in a subtle register

Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król give Lore and Harry a believable, finely nuanced presence. Their dialogues carry the tension, while glances, pauses, and casual gestures make the unspoken conflicts visible. The production does not rely on grand effects but on precise character development, rhythmic exchanges, and a theatrical atmosphere that remains palpable even in the cinema hall.

Between laughter, wistfulness, and recognition

The material based on the novel by Elke Heidenreich and Bernd Schroeder thrives on situations where many viewers find recognition. Disputes over habits, different life plans, and the fear of change clash with humor and tender familiarity. Reviews of earlier stage adaptations emphasize the realistic perspective on a long-term married couple and the mix of comical observations and touching moments.

A cinema afternoon with dramaturgical closeness

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, filmforum Duisburg will show Old Love at 3:30 PM. The screening is expected to last about two hours and delves into a relationship whose surface appears calm, beneath which memories, jealousy, and old questions continue to churn.

Conclusion: Love remains a dialogue

Old Love invites you to a clever, humorous, and life-affirming stage experience on the big screen. Those who appreciate stories about long-term relationships, strong acting, and the subtle nuances of cohabitation will experience an afternoon full of warmth, wit, and recognition at filmforum Duisburg. Secure your tickets now and meet Lore and Harry live on the screen.

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