When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on April 9, 2026, at 20:00.

What is the admission price?

The regular ticket price is €9.90. Reduced prices apply according to filmforum for certain groups.

Where is the event taking place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, there are many parking spaces available in the area around filmforum, which can be used free of charge from 20:00.

How to get there by public transport?

Duisburg Central Station is about a 15-minute walk away. The Steinsche Gasse stop and several bus lines also lead close to the cinema.

Is filmforum accessible?

The filmforum's website contains its own accessibility statement. More details are outlined there.

Political Cinema with Gravity: The Magician in the Kremlin at filmforum Duisburg

Name: The Magician in the Kremlin at filmforum Duisburg
Start: 2026-04-09T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-10T00:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A political chamber play full of power, brilliance, and darkness

On April 9, 2026, filmforum Duisburg presents The Magician in the Kremlin, a multifaceted stage experience on screen: a work about manipulation, staging, and the dangerous pull of political power. At the center is Vadim Baranov, played by Paul Dano, who evolves from an artist to a strategist of a new Russia.

When truth becomes dramaturgy

The material unfolds its tension from a refined play with public perception, propaganda, and personal entanglement. The novel by Giuliano da Empoli, on which the film is based, provides the foundation for a narrative where power is not only exercised but choreographed like on a stage. It is precisely this theatrical heft that defines the evening: every gesture seems calculated, every glance carries weight, every decision alters the balance of power.

An ensemble between coldness and seduction

Olivier Assayas directs the story with the precision of a filmmaker who reads political processes as a psychological chamber play. Paul Dano, Jude Law, and Alicia Vikander lend the film an intense presence reminiscent of great acting. The interplay of characters creates an atmosphere of control, doubt, and seduction, where the audience is inevitably drawn into the mechanics of power.

The stage of the Kremlin as a mirror of the present

The work derives its strength not only from the political background but also from its dramaturgical friction: reality and staging, conviction and manipulation, loyalty and betrayal lie close together. For culture enthusiasts, this results in an evening that goes far beyond mere entertainment and translates political presence into compelling visual language. filmforum Duisburg provides the fitting setting with its tradition as a venue for demanding film culture.

Atmosphere, place, and audience experience

At filmforum, this material meets a venue with its own character: municipal cinema, urban location at Dellplatz, and an audience that appreciates cinematic discoveries. The evening's show promises a concentrated cinema experience with clear presence, strong acoustics, and the special theater atmosphere of a house that has stood for curated culture for decades. Those who love political topics, strong imagery, and acting will find an evening that resonates.

Conclusion: The Magician in the Kremlin offers tension-filled contemporary cinema with political depth, an excellent cast, and a staging that lingers long after. This event belongs on the list of all those who appreciate intelligent cultural evenings and intense audience reactions. Experience it live at filmforum Duisburg and secure your tickets in time.