When does the event start?

The reading starts at 4:15 PM, and the film begins at 5:00 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

At Obenkino / Gladhouse, Straße der Jugend 16, 03046 Cottbus.

How long does the event last?

The event is scheduled from 4:15 PM to 8:15 PM.

Is there a reading before the film?

Yes, a reading with texts from the adult writing group Totdenker is scheduled.

In what language is the film shown?

All screenings are in OV, that is, in the original Spanish version with German subtitles.

Is a ticket price known?

No binding price was mentioned in the available sources for this event.

Poetry, Cinema, and Quiet Tension: Simón Mesa Soto in Cottbus

Name: A POET Literature & Film
Start: 2026-04-26T18:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-26T22:15:00+02:00
Location: Obenkino / Gladhouse

An evening between poetry, cinema, and literary friction

On April 26, 2026, A POET Literature & Film at Obenkino Cottbus combines reading and film for a concentrated cultural evening. The film A Poet by Simón Mesa Soto will be shown, an award-winning film about a failed poet whose life gains new tension through his encounter with a talented young person. The event begins with a reading by the adult writing group Totdenker and then proceeds to the Spanish original version with German subtitles. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/un-poeta-literatur-film/))

Literary atmosphere with cinematic precision

For those interested in contemporary literature, poetics, and narrative boundary crossings, this is more than just a film screening. The evening opens a space for linguistic art, for contemplation of artistic failure, inspiration, and the fragile dignity of writing. Simón Mesa Soto, who won the Jury Prize in Un Certain Regard at the Festival de Cannes with A Poet, brings a tone to the screen that shimmers between tragicomedy and social observation. ([festival-cannes.com](https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/un-certain-regard-winners-list-2025/?utm_source=openai))

The film: poetic, sharp, human

At the center is Óscar Restrepo, a poet without fame, without calm, and without economic security. When he meets Yurlady, a dialogue about talent, origins, and the question of whom language actually belongs to arises. The official film description emphasizes this tension between melancholy and humor; reviews highlight the sharp yet warm gaze of the director on the life of an artist. For literature lovers, this results in an intense literary experience that resonates beyond the cinema evening. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/un-poeta-literatur-film/))

Location, schedule, and special atmosphere

The event location is Obenkino / Gladhouse at Straße der Jugend 16 in Cottbus. The evening is designed as a compact cultural event: cinema bar with coffee and pastries from 4 PM, reading at 4:15 PM, film begins at 5 PM. Obenkino is part of the BLMK environment and centrally located in Cottbus; the venue is particularly suitable for an art-affine audience, film lovers, and readings with a literary attitude. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/un-poeta-literatur-film/))

Author, work, and cultural context

Simón Mesa Soto is among the prominent voices of Colombian auteur cinema with Leidi, Mother, and Amparo. His works have been screened at Cannes, Amparo won him the Louis Roederer Foundation Rising Star Award in 2021, and A Poet continues this line with international resonance. The film is not just a cinematic event, but part of a vibrant cultural discourse on literature, self-image, and social reality. ([luxboxfilms.com](https://luxboxfilms.com/a-poet/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

A POET Literature & Film promises an evening for all who want to not only read literature but experience it as atmosphere, debate, and aesthetic experience. Those who appreciate poetic themes, strong images, and a thoughtful cultural evening should experience this event live in Cottbus. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/un-poeta-literatur-film/))