When does the performance take place?

The show runs on June 7, 2026, from 20:30 to 22:30.

How much does a ticket cost?

For Sunday, the admission is €9.90 according to the price overview, reduced €8.50.

How long does the evening last?

The indicated playing time is 111 minutes; the event is scheduled for two hours.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place indoors at filmforum Duisburg.

Are there any travel hints?

The filmforum is signposted from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz; there are parking spots on Goldstraße and around Dellplatz.

Where can I get more ticket information?

Further details and ticket purchase can be found through the official filmforum program page and the linked ticket service.

Vivaldi and Me Ignites Baroque Passion at filmforum Duisburg

Name: Vivaldi and Me
Start: 2026-06-07T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-08T00:30:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An Evening between Baroque, Rebellion, and Musical Seduction

Vivaldi and Me brings a passionate musical drama to the screen on June 7, 2026, at filmforum Duisburg, transforming historical rigor, artistic freedom, and female self-assertion into a gripping narrative. Damiano Micheletto's production takes you deep into 18th-century Venice, where music is not merely ornamentation but the elixir of life.

A Venice without Kitscht, but full of Passion

The story takes place in the Ospedale della Pietà, that sheltered place where young women are allowed to perform music behind bars, unseen. From this tension between visibility and prohibition, between obedience and talent, the film draws its theatrical power. Cecilia, played by Tecla Insolia, becomes the center of a drama that does not glamorize the famous composer but foregrounds her musical emancipation. Antonio Vivaldi appears not as a monument but as a formative, contradictory figure at the center of a strictly ordered world. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/07/vivaldi-und-ich-20260607/?cHash=505c678fb95d7c515dd8953cb4fe9cb5&utm_source=openai))

Dramaturgy with Baroque Tension

The production deliberately eschews postcard Venice, opting instead for harsh lighting, disciplined spaces, and a dense atmosphere. This restraint creates friction: Every rehearsal, every bow stroke, every glance behind the bars gains weight. The result is a stage experience in cinema format that recalls classical theater in its dramaturgy while using the language of film to make inner liberation visible. The musical energy carries the scenes without ever appearing decorative. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/07/vivaldi-und-ich-20260607/?cHash=505c678fb95d7c515dd8953cb4fe9cb5&utm_source=openai))

A Venue with Its Own Theatrical Atmosphere

The filmforum at Dellplatz complements this evening with a cinema tradition that has stood for cultural diversity in Duisburg for decades. The venue is centrally located in the city and offers, according to the official description, a special atmosphere in the style of a 1950s cinema palace. For directions, the venue refers to signage from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz as well as parking options around Dellplatz and Goldstraße. This underscores the character of a comfortable cultural evening with urban flair. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/07/vivaldi-und-ich-20260607/?cHash=505c678fb95d7c515dd8953cb4fe9cb5&utm_source=openai))

Why This Evening is Moving

Vivaldi and Me connects music history, depictions of women, and artistic emergence into an intense cultural experience. Those who appreciate historical themes with emotional force, strong acting, and atmospheric imagery will find a performance that resonates. This evening invites you to listen to Vivaldi anew and to discover Cecilia as the true heroine. Definitely experience it live and secure your tickets in time. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/06/07/vivaldi-und-ich-20260607/?cHash=505c678fb95d7c515dd8953cb4fe9cb5&utm_source=openai))