Old Love at filmforum Duisburg: Strong emotions between everyday life and new beginnings


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Old Love: When four decades of marriage get rolling again
At the filmforum Duisburg, Lore and Harry meet on Friday, October 16, 2026, in a clever, bittersweet romantic comedy. Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król portray a couple who know each other very well after nearly forty years together yet still often talk past one another.
Wordplay, contradictions, and the subtle cracks of everyday life
Harry is retired, loves his garden, his wheat beer, and familiar routines. Lore works as a librarian, organizes readings, and increasingly feels that her own wishes fade behind the habits of their shared life. Between sharp dialogues and tender moments, a precise portrait of a love that has not faded but must change emerges.
A romantic comedy with dramatic depth
The production by Andreas Dresen is based on the eponymous bestseller by Elke Heidenreich and Bernd Schroeder. The screenplay by Laila Stieler and Andreas Dresen combines dry humor with quiet melancholy and observes the dynamics of a couple without false romance. The dispute over the upcoming third wedding of their daughter only reveals what has built up over decades.
Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król at the center
Dagmar Manzel gives Lore a sharp-tongued, impatient, yet vulnerable presence. Joachim Król portrays Harry as a headstrong man who has settled into his comfort and only gradually acknowledges his wife's distress. Their acting thrives on glances, pauses, and the tension between spoken words and unspoken thoughts.
Cinematic atmosphere at filmforum Duisburg
The stage experience in a transferred sense occurs on the big screen: The theater atmosphere of the filmforum combines focused collective viewing with the acoustics of a historic cinema and modern media technology. The screening lasts about 110 minutes, starts at 5:45 PM, and leads into a love story whose comedy arises from everyday life and whose emotional power comes from the characters' closeness.
Conclusion: An evening about love, habit, and new beginnings
Old Love does not promise a smoothly polished marital happiness, but a lively encounter with the contradictions of long-term relationships. Those who appreciate fine wordplay, strong acting, and life-wise dramaturgy will experience a film evening full of warmth, friction, and surprising hope at the filmforum Duisburg. Secure your tickets now and experience this special romantic comedy live in the cinema hall.
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