When does the screening begin?

The screening starts on 24.08.2026 at 18:15 at filmforum Duisburg.

How long is the film?

The film has a runtime of 97 minutes. This results in an expected end time around 19:52.

How much is a ticket?

The regular ticket price is 9.90 euros. Reduced and special prices may be available according to filmforum.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Is the filmforum barrier-free accessible?

The filmforum publishes a accessibility statement and contact details for inquiries on the official website.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, according to travel information, there is a parking garage nearby, the Immobilien-Competence-Center parking garage at Wallstraße 34.

A quiet cinema experience about freedom, wanderlust, and return in Duisburg

Name: Walk to Syracuse
Start: 2026-08-24T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-24T21:52:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

An evening between wanderlust, freedom, and return

Walk to Syracuse brings to the screen on August 24, 2026, at the filmforum Duisburg a story that sounds like a departure and is deeply rooted in German contemporary history. The film tells the story of Paul Gompitz, who wants to flee the GDR yet wishes to return - a contradictory, touching material full of tension, quiet comedy, and political depth.

A material with literary and historical weight

The production is based on motifs from Friedrich Christian Delius' novel The Walk from Rostock to Syracuse, which is inspired by the true escape story of Klaus Müller. Director Lars Jessen combines this template with fine humor, precise character portrayal, and a staging that relies more on inner movement than loud effects. This gives rise to a dense cinematic experience: an evening that pulsates between longing, loyalty, and contradiction.

Charly Hübner carries the story with quiet strength

In the lead role, Charly Hübner appears as Paul Gompitz, alongside Lina Beckmann and Thorsten Merten. Critics praise the film as sensitive, tragicomic, and as a clever portrait of a man who does not understand freedom as an escape into the non-committal but as an existential quest. This creates the theater atmosphere of the evening: in the tension between personal desire and historical reality.

The filmforum as a fitting venue

The filmforum Duisburg at Dellplatz is one of the defining cultural venues in the city. With its well-maintained halls, central location, and good accessibility, it provides the perfect framework for a demanding film program. For visitors, a concentrated audience feeling emerges, which further enhances the film's impact.

Why the visit is worthwhile

Walk to Syracuse does not promise an easy escape story but a multi-layered piece about freedom, origin, and the question of how far a person may go for their dream. Those seeking culturally intelligent storytelling cinema will experience an evening with resonance here - emotionally, historically sensitive, and formally precise.

Conclusion: This film evening at the filmforum Duisburg combines strong acting, literary source material, and contemporary resonance into a moving cinema experience. Those who love stories with depth should experience this performance live.