When does the screening of Old Love take place?

The screening begins on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:45 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The runtime is approximately 110 minutes. The stated event end is 7:45 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

For the Monday screening, the cinema day price of €7.90 applies at filmforum.

What age is the film suitable for?

Old Love is suitable for ages 6 and up.

Where does the event take place?

The screening takes place at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the event covered?

Yes. The screening takes place in an enclosed cinema hall.

Old Love at filmforum: A moving portrait of marriage between conflict, closeness, and new beginnings

Name: Old Love
Start: 2026-10-12T17:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-12T19:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Old Love at filmforum Duisburg: When forty years of marriage falter

Almost four decades of marriage are a shared life – and sometimes a tremendous challenge. In Andreas Dresen's film adaptation of Old Love, Lore and Harry encounter the familiar friction points of a long relationship: old stories, missed opportunities, unspoken wishes, and the question of whether a new beginning is still possible at an older age.

A couple between everyday life, irony, and longing

Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król embody Lore and Harry with a fine sense of the subtleties of a developed partnership. Lore clings to her job as a librarian, to books, and to the idea of another life. Harry, freshly retired, seeks peace in the garden, in his beer glass, and in familiar habits. A dialogue full of wit, warmth, and painful accuracy unfolds between them.

The Dramaturgy of a Relationship

The story is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Elke Heidenreich and Bernd Schroeder. Screenwriter Laila Stieler and director Andreas Dresen focus on the emotional dramaturgy of a couple that has long known each other yet must rediscover themselves. The impending third wedding date of their daughter reveals suppressed conflicts and shakes the apparent order.

Acting Art with Subtle Nuances

The production thrives on precise observation rather than grand gestures. A glance, a silence, or a casual sentence carry the weight of an entire relationship story. Dagmar Manzel gives Lore resilience and vulnerability, while Joachim Król makes Harry's persistence, insecurity, and hidden tenderness visible.

A Cinema as a Resonance Space

At filmforum Duisburg, the stage experience unfolds in the medium of film: the theater atmosphere arises from the concentration of the cinema hall, the acoustic proximity of the dialogues, and the carefully set visual spaces. The audience encounters a marriage that feels both individual and universal. Between comedic moments and melancholic shadows, a reaction from the audience often grows from silent recognition.

A Film about the Possibility of New Beginnings

Old Love combines relationship drama, literary adaptation, and gentle comedy. The production does not inquire about a flawless love but rather about the strength to perceive each other again despite disappointments. Therein lies its human and dramaturgical strength.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a finely observed, humorous, and touching cinematic stage experience about marriage, memory, and late change. Those who appreciate stories about human closeness, strong acting, and the subtle tremors of everyday life will experience a film at filmforum Duisburg that resonates long after the credits.