When does the performance start?

The performance starts on September 8, 2026, at 20:30.

Where does the event take place?

At filmforum Duisburg at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg.

What is the entry fee?

The regular entry is €9.90; reduced €8.50.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, there are parking options available around Dellplatz, some of which are free in the evening.

Is filmforum accessible?

Filmforum provides information on accessibility on its website; current information for onsite use can be found there.

How long does the event last?

The event is scheduled to end at 22:00.

Longing, return and freedom: Walk to Syracuse deeply moves Duisburg

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

Walk to Syracuse at filmforum: An evening between longing, freedom and return

With Walk to Syracuse, a film will be presented at filmforum Duisburg on September 8, 2026, that feels like a stage monologue about longing, systemic boundaries, and inner unrest. The central character is Paul Gompitz, portrayed by Charly Hübner, a man from the GDR who, unlike many others, not only wants to leave but mysteriously returns. The evening promises an intense cinematic experience: focused, atmospheric, and carried by a story that resonates long after.

A narrative with dramatic tension

The source material is of historical significance: a movement of escape, an Italian dream, looking beyond political boundaries, and the question of why a person voluntarily returns to confinement after a possible liberation. Director Lars Jessen compresses this material into a dramedy that oscillates between melancholy, contradiction, and quiet comedy. This is precisely where the strength of this staging on screen lies: it does not shout, but quietly penetrates the audience.

Charly Hübner as a vulnerable seeker

Charly Hübner shapes the film with that mix of down-to-earthness and inner friction for which he is known to the audience. Next to him is Lina Beckmann, who gives emotional contour to the narrative. The characters are not merely carriers of an action but seismographs of an era. Their encounters unfold a theater atmosphere, where every silence, every glance, and every movement gains significance.

A substance with cultural-historical echo

Walk to Syracuse refers to Johann Gottfried Seume and the literary idea of being on the way as a form of knowledge. This results in a film that tells not only of travel and longing but also of loyalty, adaptation, and the price of freedom. The dramaturgical peculiarity lies in the delay: the longed-for departure is not fulfilled immediately but develops its tension from the waiting. The audience thus experiences not just a story of escape but a finely constructed chamber play of motives.

The filmforum as a fitting venue

The filmforum at Dellplatz has established itself as a place for demanding cinema with a stance. The hall, the central location in Duisburg, and the clear focus on curated programs create the best conditions for an evening where the audience's reaction counts just as much as the work itself. Those seeking culture with depth will find the right resonance space here.

Conclusion: An evening for all who love theater in cinema

Walk to Syracuse promises no easy pleasure, but a clever, multifaceted experience bridging literature, history, and acting. Those who engage in this evening will experience a film that, like a good stage production, resonates: with images that linger and questions that do not find immediate answers. Experience it live now at filmforum Duisburg and don’t miss this special cultural evening.