When does the screening start?

The screening starts on 15.08.2026 at 20:00.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission is €9.90, reduced admission is €8.50.

How long is the film?

The running time is 128 minutes.

Is filmforum accessible?

According to the provider, the building is not accessible. There are stairs to the foyer and to the halls, and the toilets are not wheelchair accessible.

How is the arrival by car?

There are numerous parking spaces available around the filmforum. From 20:00, parking in this area is free.

Where is the venue located?

The filmforum is located at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

A sophisticated criminal case meets grand, stylish cinema drama in Duisburg

Name: The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case
Start: 2026-08-15T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An enthralling cinema evening about identity, deception, and the price of genius

With The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case, a criminal case is brought to the screen at filmforum Duisburg that is much more than just plain history. The film tells the story of Jan Bojarski, a man caught between engineering, inventiveness, and illegal existence, transforming his tale into a precisely constructed drama about recognition, survival, and moral boundaries.

A story with magnetic force

The direction by Jean-Paul Salomé follows the classic principle of cat-and-mouse, unfolding its tension from the friction between Bojarski's talent and the pursuit by Commissioner Mattei. The result feels like a finely balanced stage experience on screen: controlled, elegant, imbued with historical atmosphere, and psychologically charged.

Between post-war flair and psychological precision

The film captures the colors and tone of the post-war years with a sure hand. This attention to detail gives the narrative depth: costume, milieu, and visual language create a theatrical atmosphere where every gesture carries weight. Reda Kateb portrays Bojarski not as a simple fraudster, but as a tormented virtuoso whose longing for public recognition takes on almost tragic dimensions.

Direction, rhythm, and acting artistry

Salomé evidently draws from French gangster cinema of the 50s and 60s, shaping it into a calm, focused narrative cinema. In the second half, the pace quickens, the tension builds up, and the encounter between the forger and the investigator takes on almost chamber-dramatic quality. This is where the strength of the film lies: it does not rely on flashy effects, but rather on acting artistry, precision, and the power of gaze.

Why a visit is worthwhile

At filmforum Duisburg, this material meets a traditional venue with a special cinema culture. Those who appreciate historical narratives, strong characters, and atmospheric storytelling will experience an evening that balances tension, style awareness, and human significance. The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case promises focused narrative cinema that resonates - live on the big screen.

A strong performance for all who love tension-filled cinema art, historical material, and compelling acting. Mark your calendar now and experience the stage experience of the screen live at filmforum Duisburg.