Name: Walk to Syracuse
Start: 2026-08-31T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A movie night about longing, freedom, and the long way back

Walk to Syracuse takes you into a story that is both quiet and politically charged at the filmforum Duisburg: Paul Gompitz is the only one who returns, even though many have fled from the GDR. What sounds like a simple question unfolds as a moving cinematic stage experience, driven by wanderlust, loyalty, and the risk of departure.

Between the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean: a journey with inner turmoil

Director Lars Jessen tells a melancholic comedy based on motifs by Friedrich Christian Delius, which does not romanticize the desire for freedom but sees it as a test for the character. Paul wants to go to Syracuse, the place of longing in Sicily, but between desire and reality lies barbed wire in the 1980s. This gives rise to a precisely narrated dramaturgy, where each stop on the journey sharpens the perspective on home, love, and self-determination.

Charly Hübner and Lina Beckmann: Acting with subtle undertones

Charly Hübner shapes Paul as a headstrong, warm-heartedly comedic dreamer with quiet determination. Beside him, Lina Beckmann lends emotional tension and vulnerability to the character of Anne. The cast carries the film with that quiet intensity which does not need to be loud to make an impact. In their interplay, the theatrical atmosphere of cinema emerges, where the smallest glances and pauses become main scenes.

A cinema with history as a fitting resonance space

The filmforum Duisburg is one of the most traditional municipal cinemas in Germany and is located in the heart of the city at Dellplatz. The auditorium creates closeness, concentration, and a focused acoustics that suits a film like this particularly well. Those who take a seat here experience not just a feature film, but a cultural event with a clear focus on history, attitude, and imagery.

Practical information for your visit

For the date on August 31, 2026, at 8:30 PM, the filmforum has a Monday cinema day with a regular admission price of €7.90. The film has a runtime of 97 minutes and is suitable for viewers aged 6 years and older. The box office generally opens 30 minutes before the start of the screening; parking is available in the surrounding area, some of which is free from 8:00 PM. However, the building itself is not barrier-free.

Conclusion: This evening promises an intense interplay of political memory, subtle humor, and touching acting. Walk to Syracuse at the filmforum Duisburg invites you to experience a journey that points far beyond its route. Those seeking freedom, home, and great cinematic emotions should experience this event live.