When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 8:15 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is €9.90; a reduced ticket costs €8.50.

Where is the venue located?

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

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, there are numerous parking spots available in the area of filmforum; they can be used free of charge from 8:00 PM.

Is the building barrier-free?

The filmforum states that the building is not barrier-free and also points out that the toilets are not wheelchair accessible.

How long is the film?

The film journal indicates a runtime of 106 minutes.

When Truth Becomes Comedy: The Drama at filmforum Duisburg

Name: The Drama - One More Time at the Beginning
Start: 2026-05-26T22:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-27T00:15:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A painfully comedic evening about love, truth, and the moment before

With The Drama - One More Time at the Beginning, a film hits the screen on May 26, 2026, at 8:15 PM at filmforum Duisburg that tears apart the smooth surface of a perfect engagement with a single, risky confession. Director Kristoffer Borgli transforms the near-ideal into a bitter-satirical chamber play full of discomfort, pace, and dark humor. The story of Emma and Charlie is not only a romantic intensification but also a precisely constructed stage piece for the screen - with dialogues that crackle and an audience reaction that swings between laughter and astonishment. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/fileadmin/filmforum/media/downloads/0526_epaper_filmjournal_mai.pdf))

When Truth Blows Up the Wedding

The film is set in a setting that begins like a picture-perfect wedding eve and then transforms into a nervous game of revelations and vanities. The source of conflict lies in an evening among friends, where a drinking game becomes the emotional explosive charge - it is precisely this mix of comedy, shame, and social pressure that makes the production so effective. Borgli, already known as a master of disturbing humor with Sick of Myself and Dream Scenario, keeps the dramaturgy consistently on track; the English-speaking press describes the film as a dark, sharp-witted relationship comedy with a strong discomfort effect. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/fileadmin/filmforum/media/downloads/0526_epaper_filmjournal_mai.pdf))

Directing with Friction, Playing with Heightened Stakes

At the center is the tension between intimacy and exposure: Emma and Charlie, played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, get caught in a whirlwind where each truth produces the next crack. This gives the evening an almost theatrical presence because it is not effects that dominate but timing, gaze, and pauses. It is precisely here that the strength of the film unfolds - in the precise interplay of acting, rhythm, and a staging that magnifies the private tremors. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/fileadmin/filmforum/media/downloads/0526_epaper_filmjournal_mai.pdf))

The filmforum as a fitting venue for an unsettling evening

filmforum Duisburg screens the film at Haus am Dellplatz 16, easily accessible from the main train station and with parking options around Dellplatz; numerous free spots are available from 8:00 PM. The box office opens 30 minutes before the performance on show days, daily from 5:15 PM for evening performances. For May 26, the screening is listed in the schedule for 8:15 PM. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))

Accessibility and important notes

The filmforum points out in its accessibility statement that the building is not barrier-free and that the toilets are also not wheelchair accessible; the cinema operators ask affected visitors to contact them at least one business day in advance. This is important for planning and is part of the honest preparation for a visit. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/impressum/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An evening for all who love cinema with thrills

The Drama - One More Time at the Beginning promises a smart, sharply observed, and wonderfully uncomfortable cinema evening at filmforum Duisburg. Those who appreciate pointed dialogues, emotional stakes, and a staging with bite will experience here more than mere entertainment: a stage experience of the screen that resonates long after. Anyone who wants to see this evening live should secure a spot in time. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/fileadmin/filmforum/media/downloads/0526_epaper_filmjournal_mai.pdf))