When does the screening of Ticket to Life start?

The screening starts on 12.06.2026 at 15:30 at filmforum Duisburg.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission for this afternoon screening is 8 euros.

How long is the film?

Ticket to Life runs for 91 minutes.

Is the venue barrier-free?

According to the operator, filmforum is not barrier-free and the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

How do I get to filmforum?

Duisburg main station is about a 15-minute walk away. Bus and train connections lead to the vicinity of Dellplatz.

Are there parking options?

Numerous parking spaces are available around filmforum. Parking is free from 8 PM.

French Cinema Full of Wit, Warmth, and Late Happiness at filmforum Duisburg

Name: Ticket to Life
Start: 2026-06-12T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A moving cinema evening about late happiness and new paths

Ticket to Life presents on June 12, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg a French tragicomedy that finds its own tone between melancholy, humor, and gentle romance. The film tells the story of a celebrated chansonnier whose shine suddenly fades, and of an encounter that disrupts everything. Runtime: 91 minutes, rating 12. ([cinestar.de](https://www.cinestar.de/film/ticket-ins-leben))

Between Farewell and New Beginning

At the center is Antoine Toussaint, a star with wounded pride, who goes traveling after a breakdown but encounters someone who breaks his inner stagnation. What starts as a small meeting on the train develops into a fine play of resistance, wit, and tender approach. Exactly therein lies the dramatic power of this film: It does not rely on grand pathos but on those interspaces where acting skill, dialogue, and timing bring the audience close. ([cinestar.de](https://www.cinestar.de/film/ticket-ins-leben))

French Lightness with Emotional Depth

Jean-Pierre Améris tells this story with an eye for the comedy of life and the vulnerability of its characters. The direction thrives on contrasts: the weary stage man against the unwavering Victoire, the return to life against the desire to retreat, the farewell against a late new beginning. Thus, a theatrical experience in the best sense of the word arises, even if the cinema screen replaces the stage: with precise dramaturgy, warm tone, and an atmosphere that first makes the audience smile and then fall silent. ([cinestar.de](https://www.cinestar.de/film/ticket-ins-leben))

The filmforum as a Suitable Venue

The filmforum at Dellplatz is one of the traditional addresses of Duisburg's cinema culture. The screening begins on a Tuesday at 3:30 PM, which means afternoon time, when the venue opens the box office at 3 PM. For visitors, the journey is convenient: the main station is about a 15-minute walk away, and several bus and train lines run nearby. Parking is available around Dellplatz and Goldstraße; parking there is free from 8 PM onwards. However, the building is not barrier-free. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/preise-oeffnungszeiten/))

Why the Visit is Worth It

Ticket to Life combines light elegance with emotional authenticity. Those who appreciate cinema as a place for fine nuances, strong characters, and a good dose of French art of living will experience an evening full of charm and substance here. It is not a loud film, but one that resonates. That is what makes it particularly worth seeing at filmforum. ([cinestar.de](https://www.cinestar.de/film/ticket-ins-leben))