The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case at filmforum Duisburg

A sophisticated crime story on the big screen at filmforum Duisburg

On August 16, 2026, a multifaceted stage experience unfolds on the screen at filmforum Duisburg: The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case tells the story of a man who becomes a figure caught between genius, deception, and tragedy in the shadows of the post-war era. The film is shown in the traditional municipal cinema at Dellplatz-Perle, which has stood for decades as a special theater atmosphere in cinematic form with its 1950s flair and cultural aspirations. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/08/13/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-20260813/?cHash=0ad8dbd9a7d0ab0bba01a8c7136e119e))

A crime as a psychological study

Director Jean-Paul Salomé transforms the real case of Czesław Jan Bojarski into a classic cat-and-mouse game that relies more on dramaturgy, character development, and internal tension than on mere effects. The film follows a forger who struggles with inventiveness, social exclusion, and growing hubris - material that is described in cultural criticism as psychologically dense and significantly sharper in its second half. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/08/13/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-20260813/?cHash=0ad8dbd9a7d0ab0bba01a8c7136e119e))

Playing with shadows, temporal coloring, and precision

The staging works with the tone of the post-war years and a visual language reminiscent of great French crime films. At the center is Reda Kateb as Bojarski, complemented by Sara Giraudeau and Bastien Bouillon, whose performances intensify the tension between familial closeness, distrust, and police pressure. For the audience, a finely balanced cinematic experience emerges that combines historical atmosphere and dramatic condensation. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/08/13/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-20260813/?cHash=0ad8dbd9a7d0ab0bba01a8c7136e119e))

Why this evening at filmforum is enticing

filmforum Duisburg is more than just a venue: The house is considered the first municipal cinema in Germany, combining program cinema, education, and culture, and offers a setting where cinematic materials unfold a rare presence. Anyone taking a seat here experiences not just a screening, but a concentrated audience reaction in a house with history and a clear stance for demanding cinematic art. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))

Conclusion: This evening promises a tension-filled auteur cinema, strong acting, and an ambiance that carries the material. Those who appreciate historical crime stories with psychological depth should experience The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case live at filmforum Duisburg. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/08/13/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-20260813/?cHash=0ad8dbd9a7d0ab0bba01a8c7136e119e))

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• filmforum Duisburg - Duisburg City Portal ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum))
• filmforum GmbH - Contact & Directions ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/))
• Programmkino.de - The Perfect Illusion - The Bojarski Case ([programmkino.de](https://www.programmkino.de/filmkritiken/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-2/))
• Duisburg Live - Event page for the film ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/08/13/der-perfekte-schein-der-fall-bojarski-20260813/?cHash=0ad8dbd9a7d0ab0bba01a8c7136e119e))