When does the performance take place?

On August 27, 2026, at 7:45 PM at filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The running time is 121 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is €9.90, reduced €8.50.

Where is the venue located?

At filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the screening takes place in the cinema hall of filmforum.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

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

An evening full of identity and tension: The Homeless live at filmforum Duisburg

Name: The Homeless
Start: 2026-08-27T21:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-27T23:46:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening about identity, origin, and the fragile truth of remembering

With The Homeless, filmforum Duisburg invites you to an intense film evening on August 27, 2026, which unfolds like a stage play: focused, dense, and full of tensions between belonging and doubt. The story of Hein, who returns after years yet never quite arrives, creates an atmosphere in which every glance, every pause, and every silence gains significance.

A material that breathes like theater

The cinematic staging works with a deliberately sparse form that, according to critics, resembles a stage play. Two-dimensional sets, spartan props, and a straightforward approach direct attention to the essentials: to the acting, to conflicts, to a dramaturgy of revelation. It is precisely this reduced form that creates appeal as it makes the inner unrest of the character Hein visible.

Hein's return as a psychological chamber play

The plot revolves around identity, memory, and the pain of being in-between. Hein returns to a community that believes it knows him, yet everything remains fragile. This pre-reporting promises a work that plays with moral sharpness, societal tightness, and an intense ensemble. Those who appreciate the fine interplay of direction, dialogue, and atmosphere will find ample material for an evening with lasting resonance.

The filmforum as a stage for sophisticated culture

For decades, filmforum Duisburg has stood for cinematic art beyond the mainstream and for cultural formats with ambition. At Dellplatz, in the heart of the city, a special theater atmosphere of viewing arises: close, attentive, focused. The venue combines urban location with tradition, providing the perfect setting for an evening that aims to be more than mere entertainment.

What the audience can expect

The Homeless promises a condensed stage experience on screen that reveals questions about home, truth, and self-image. Those who engage with finely observed acting, a controlled direction, and strong emotional undertones will experience a cultural evening with conversation material far beyond the credits. Discover it live at filmforum and secure your tickets in time.