When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on June 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

How long is the film?

The stated ending time is 9:45 PM. Therefore, the evening lasts about 105 minutes including set-up and entry time.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

What is the entrance fee?

The regular admission at filmforum is 9.90 Euro; reduced 8.50 Euro. The regular price is set for this date.

Is the filmforum accessible?

The building is only partially accessible according to the accessibility declaration. The ticket shop and some digital content are not fully accessible.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes. There are numerous parking spaces available in the area of the filmforum, free of charge after 8:00 PM.

A film about flight, conscience, and hope at Duisburg filmforum

Name: The Fate of the Stranger
Start: 2026-06-20T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T23:45:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening between flight, conscience, and humanity at filmforum Duisburg

The Fate of the Stranger brings a highly relevant drama to the screen on June 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM at filmforum am Dellplatz 16, dealing with war, displacement, and the consequences of a single decision. The film tells the story of a Syrian doctor who must flee Aleppo with her young daughter, intertwining her fate with other characters searching for protection, home, and moral guidance. ([cineplex.de](https://www.cineplex.de/film/das-los-des-fremden-09141000012FWBXJYB?utm_source=openai))

A chamber play of the great world

The staging unfolds its tension from the interweaving of several life paths: A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain find themselves in a night where hope and fear lie closely next to each other. This dramatic structure gives the material the weight of an ensemble film, which does not rely on effects but on human friction, moral ambiguity, and the fragility of decisions. ([cineplex.de](https://www.cineplex.de/film/das-los-des-fremden-09141000012FWBXJYB?utm_source=openai))

Images of loss and dignity

Even the premise leads directly into a stage experience of cinema: explosions, an operating room under pressure, movements of flight across borders. The visual metaphor of the film, its focus on existential border situations and the internationally cast character constellation create a theatrical atmosphere in the best sense - dense, immediate, and emotionally charged. Critical voices from the Berlinale environment described the film as a plea for refugees and as a work that puts human dignity at the center. ([filmposter-archiv.de](https://www.filmposter-archiv.de/filmplakat.php?id=40751&utm_source=openai))

The place: filmforum Duisburg

The filmforum is regarded as Germany's first municipal cinema, combining historical cinema culture with an award-winning program. The hall, with its 1950s charm, the central location at Dellplatz, and the good public transport connections make the visit attractive; parking spaces are available in the surrounding area, free of charge after 8:00 PM. The box office opens regularly 30 minutes before the performance begins. ([duisburg.de](https://duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum.php?utm_source=openai))

What visitors can expect

The Fate of the Stranger promises not an easy cinema experience, but an intense, politically and humanly charged film experience. Those who engage with strong images, precise dramaturgy, and a story about guilt, hope, and survival will experience an evening that resonates. Especially in the filmforum Duisburg, this drama unfolds its full power - live, close, and with palpable audience reactions. ([cineplex.de](https://www.cineplex.de/film/das-los-des-fremden-09141000012FWBXJYB?utm_source=openai))