When does the performance of The Lost Man begin?

The performance begins on 10.05.2026 at 15:15 at filmforum Duisburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is €9.90, reduced €8.50.

How long is the film?

The Lost Man has a runtime of 106 minutes.

Is the filmforum accessible?

According to the FAQ, the building is not accessible. There are stairs to the foyer and auditoriums, and the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Is there an intermission?

No intermission is indicated in the available information.

Where can I get more information about ticket purchases?

Questions about ticket sales are answered by filmforum at 0203 - 285 473.

A touching chamber play about memory, love, and quiet upheavals

Name: The Lost Man
Start: 2026-05-10T17:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-10T19:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A delicate chamber play about memory, love, and the fragile balance of life

With The Lost Man, filmforum Duisburg presents on May 10, 2026, a finely observed drama that pulses between tenderness, comedy, and quiet uncertainty. At the center is Hanne, played by Dagmar Manzel, whose everyday life suddenly falls apart when her former husband Kurt stands at her door and no longer remembers the divorce. Debut director Welf Reinhart tells this constellation with that rare mix of precision and warmth that transforms a seemingly small story into a dense stage experience on the screen. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-verlorene-mann-49686/))

When the door opens, the drama begins

The opening has theatrical weight: A ring, a moment of pausing, then the familiar order tips over. From the seemingly everyday situation grows a love triangle that never slips into sentimentality. Instead of loud effects, the film relies on dramatic accuracy, fine glances, rhythmic pauses, and a performance that gains tension from small gestures. This is precisely where the strength of this production lies. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-verlorene-mann-49686/))

Dagmar Manzel carries the emotional score

Dagmar Manzel gives Hanne that mix of intelligence, vulnerability, and quiet authority that such a relationship drama needs. Alongside her are Harald Krassnitzer as Kurt and August Zirner as Bernd, two characters whose oppositions do not break the story but deepen it. The cast maintains the balance between pain and laconicism, between dignity and contradiction. This creates a theatrical atmosphere where every audience reaction is born from exactly this tension field. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-verlorene-mann-49686/))

A sensitive topic without a heavy hand

The engagement with Alzheimer’s and memory is not staged by the film as just a problem movie. Rather, it opens a space for empathy without simplifying the characters. Critics describe the work as sparsely staged, touchingly acted, and at times almost documentary; at the same time, the tone is praised as tender-bitter and serious. This balance makes The Lost Man a work that resonates because it makes the person behind the diagnosis visible. ([tittelbach.tv](https://www.tittelbach.tv/kritiken/der-verlorene-mann/?utm_source=openai))

The filmforum as the perfect place for quietly great stories

The Duisburg filmforum is made for such material: the oldest municipal cinema in Germany, with two auditoriums, a long cultural history, and a program beyond the mainstream. The place combines charm, cinematic seriousness, and a clear focus on demanding film art. Those who take a seat here experience not just a film but a carefully curated cultural format with special proximity to the audience. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))

On May 10, 2026, at 3:15 PM, The Lost Man promises a quiet, intense, and intelligent cinema afternoon at filmforum Duisburg. Those who appreciate precise acting, intelligent directing, and moving relationship drama should not miss this stage experience on the screen. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/der-verlorene-mann-49686/))