Same Sun - Biking Through Africa: Duisburg Experiences Great Travel Enthusiasm in Cinema


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Biking Through Africa: A cinematic adventure full of vastness, courage, and a thirst for discovery
With Same Sun - Biking Through Africa, Duisburg experiences an impressive discovery journey combining film art, travel enthusiasm, and local history. The documentary film follows Wiebke Lühmann on her extraordinary cycling journey from Freiburg to the Cape of Good Hope - 22 countries, 20,150 kilometers, and 430 days filled with encounters, landscapes, and personal boundary experiences. The evening at the filmforum am Dellplatz starts on July 24, 2026, at 6:15 PM. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/same-sun-mit-dem-fahrrad-durch-afrika-49695/?utm_source=openai))
From Freiburg to the Cape: a route that makes Africa tangible
The film opens a perspective on a journey that tells not only of athletic performance but also of cultural depth. Sahara vastness, West African coasts, country borders, highs and lows: From the perspective of a bikepacking journey, an intense image of Africa as a continent of contrasts emerges. Wiebke Lühmann's route has been described in specialist media as a 20,150-kilometer journey that she completed in 14 months. ([bike-magazin.de](https://www.bike-magazin.de/events/menschen-und-typen/interview-wiebke-luhmann-von-freiburg-nach-sudafrika/?utm_source=openai))
Filmforum Duisburg: a historic cinema location with urban cultural flair
The filmforum at Dellplatz 16 is much more than just an event venue: it is considered Germany's first municipal cinema and has shaped Duisburg's cinema culture for decades. Its central location in the city center, proximity to the main train station, and good signage make access uncomplicated. There are parking spaces around Dellplatz and a parking lot at the former Vincenz Hospital; by public transport, the location is accessible via the main station as well as the stops Steinsche Gasse and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/service/kontakt-anfahrt/?utm_source=openai))
Why this evening excites
The screening connects documentary images of nature and people with an inspiring story about endurance, self-confidence, and curiosity. The film is aimed at all those who appreciate a wanderlust, adventure cinema, and strong biographies. The filmforum announces the film with a runtime of 82 minutes and is rated for ages 6 and up. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/same-sun-mit-dem-fahrrad-durch-afrika-49695/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: An evening for all who love great stories
Same Sun - Biking Through Africa is a cultural enrichment experience for travel fans, cinephiles, and Duisburg explorers. Anyone who craves impressive imagery, personal perspectives, and a special cinema evening should secure this date. Reserve your place at the filmforum now and experience Africa anew on the big screen. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/same-sun-mit-dem-fahrrad-durch-afrika-49695/?utm_source=openai))
Official channels of Wiebke Lühmann:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiebkelueh/
- Facebook: no official profile found
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiebkelueh
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