When does the performance take place?

The presentation of Vivaldi and Me begins on 26.05.2026 at 18:00.

How long does the evening last?

The planned end time is 20:00. Thus, the event lasts about two hours.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is filmforum in Duisburg at Dellplatz 16.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular price is €9.90. Reduced tickets cost €8.50.

Is the venue indoors?

Yes, the event takes place inside the filmforum.

Where can I get tickets and more information?

Tickets and current information are available on the official website of filmforum.

Vivaldi and Me Unfolds Baroque Tension and Musical Passion at filmforum Duisburg

Name: Vivaldi and Me
Start: 2026-05-26T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-26T22:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

Vivaldi and Me at filmforum Duisburg: Baroque Sound Colors, Strong Characters, Great Cinematic Art

When music becomes freedom, a particularly intense evening unfolds on the screen. Vivaldi and Me brings the story of Cecilia and Antonio Vivaldi to filmforum Duisburg, intertwining historical narrative, musical passion, and fine dramaturgy into a dense stage experience in cinematic format.

A Venice without Postcard Kitsch

Damiano Michieletto depicts the 18th century raw and unvarnished, yet suffused with an enchanting musicality. At the center is the Ospedale della Pietà, the place where young women perform behind a grate and yet create an artistic world of astonishing power. The production focuses on atmosphere rather than glorification: darker spaces, a palpable social constriction, and a stage design of emotions where the music shines even brighter.

Cecilia at the Center of the Story

The character of Cecilia imparts emotional tension to the material. She is not merely the recipient of a great composer but also a creative force, virtuoso, and bearer of the conflict between destiny and self-assertion. This is precisely where the film's dramatic strength lies: From the historical context emerges a personal struggle for voice, freedom, and artistic identity.

Direction, Acting, and Musical Presence

Damiano Michieletto, internationally known for opera productions, utilizes his access to music with palpable authority. Tecla Insolia imbues Cecilia with grace and determination, while Michele Riondino shapes Vivaldi as a precisely calibrated counterpart. Together, they carry a historical drama that focuses more on emotional authenticity than on historical grandeur. The audience reaction is likely to arise precisely within this tension: between artful restraint and passionate musical expression.

Why This Evening at filmforum is Particularly Effective

filmforum Duisburg provides the perfect setting for such a work. As a traditional municipal cinema with a cultural profile, the venue represents carefully curated film art, focused viewing, and that theatrical atmosphere that fully highlights a strong costume, lighting, and sound design. Vivaldi and Me unfolds its full impact here: as a story about music, female empowerment, and the power of presentation.

Those who appreciate historical cinema with artistic depth and intelligent direction will experience a memorable evening at the movies. A film for everyone who wants to see great music, precise acting, and stylish dramaturgy live on the screen.