The Homeless at filmforum: Duisburg experiences a powerful play with identity
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An evening between identity, memory, and Brechtian distance
With The Homeless, a film about the search for origin and self-image will be screened on August 31, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg. The official program page states a running time of 121 minutes and a rating suitable for ages 12 and up; the film starts at 5:45 PM at filmforum am Dellplatz. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/programm-tickets/?utm_source=openai))
A story that touches the soul
At the center is Hein, a man who claims to be Hein — or perhaps he is just pretending to be him. This floating identity creates a space for doubt, memory, and self-examination. Reviews describe the film as rigorously constructed and inspired by Bertolt Brecht, with an emphasized artificiality and alienation effect that makes the events readable not only emotionally but also rationally. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/324671/kritik.html))
Cinematic tension instead of comfortable certainties
The staging relies on clear images, an intensified dramaturgy, and a narrative style that offers no cozy escape. According to several reviews, the material remains tense until the end; at the same time, the quest for one’s origins is highlighted as a central motif. This is precisely where the friction of this cinematic experience lies: There is no decoration here, only examination. ([film-rezensionen.de](https://www.film-rezensionen.de/2026/02/der-heimatlose/))
Filmforum as a precise place for big questions
Filmforum Duisburg has stood for demanding film culture beyond the mainstream for years. The house is described as the first municipal cinema in Germany and combines art-house cinema, a film historical collection, and cultural education. For this screening, the venue provides the appropriate setting: concentrated, urban, and with an atmosphere that rewards attentive viewing. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))
Service, directions, and visit
The filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg. According to official travel information, the route from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz is signposted; additionally, the parking garage Immobilien-Competence-Center at Wallstraße 34 is nearby. The box office generally opens 30 minutes before the first screening. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))
Accessibility and notes
The building is not barrier-free according to the official accessibility page; the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Assistance is offered for guests with a severe disability ID upon prior registration, including a free ticket for an accompanying person. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/barrierefreiheit/))
Conclusion: Those who experience The Homeless at filmforum do not get a casual cinema visit, but a precisely set evening about identity, foreignness, and the fractures of memory. A work for viewers who seek the resonance of a powerful film night and want to engage in a clever, challenging viewing experience. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/324671/kritik.html))
Official channels of filmforum:
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- Website: https://filmforum.de/
