When does the screening start?

The screening starts on 05.09.2026 at 20:30.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price at filmforum Duisburg for this screening is 9.90 euros.

Where does the performance take place?

The performance runs at filmforum Duisburg, Dellplatz 16, 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible?

filmforum points out a partial accessibility of the website and structural limitations of the building; specific questions are best clarified in advance by the cinema service.

Are there parking options?

There are numerous parking spaces available around filmforum, and there is also a parking garage nearby on Wallstraße 34.

How long is the film?

The stated runtime is 97 minutes.

A moving film evening about freedom, wanderlust, and return in Duisburg

Name: Walk to Syracuse
Start: 2026-09-05T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+02:00
Location: filmforum

A melancholic cinema walk between longing, freedom, and return

Walk to Syracuse brings a story to the screen at filmforum Duisburg that goes far beyond a simple tale of escape and return. At the center is Paul Gompitz, portrayed by Charly Hübner, who leaves the GDR to follow an old dream – and yet returns. The film draws its silent weight from this contradiction.

A fabric full of wanderlust and inner tension

The source material ranges from Johann Gottfried Seume's travel report to Friedrich Christian Delius' narrative The Walk from Rostock to Syracuse. Director Lars Jessen condenses this into a melancholic comedy about the desire to overcome boundaries and the question of what home means in a closed system. The result is not loud pathos, but a finely observed stage experience of quiet tones – with precise dramaturgy, dense atmosphere, and a main character whose stubbornness resonates.

Charly Hübner and Lina Beckmann as emotional carriers

Charly Hübner plays Paul with mischievous charm and an almost childlike determination. Beside him, Lina Beckmann as Anne shapes the emotional counterforces of the film. The connection between the characters lends warmth, friction, and credibility to the staging. Critics highlight the mix of documentary character study, travelogue, and tragicomedy; at the same time, they emphasize how precise and authentic the interplay between the two feels.

Why this film is particularly well-suited for filmforum

The filmforum Duisburg, as a municipal cinema with a film historical collection, is a place for special narratives, for programmatic discoveries, and for films that leave room for discussion. The screening fits perfectly into this theater atmosphere of the cinema: concentrated, close to the audience, beyond the mainstream. Those who take a seat here experience not just a film, but a story about freedom, loyalty, and the dangerous happiness of departure.

Evening full of resonance

Walk to Syracuse promises a clever, moving evening with strong acting, historical depth, and a narrative that lingers long after. Anyone who loves cinema as a cultural event should experience this date live in Duisburg.