When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on 13.05.2026 at 17:00.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 127 minutes.

Is the film suitable for youth?

The film has a rating of 12 years and up.

Where does the event take place?

At Obenkino, Straße der Jugend 16, 03046 Cottbus.

Is there information on tickets and prices?

A verified ticket price was not clearly stated in the sources. Please check the event page before purchasing.

Is the venue accessible?

No sufficient details were found in the evaluated sources regarding the specific accessibility of Obenkino.

Do you believe in angels, Mr. Drowak?

Name: DO YOU BELIEVE IN ANGELS, MR. DROWAK? – Obenkino in Cottbus
Start: 2026-05-13T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-13T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Obenkino

A poetic film evening full of pain, hope, and quiet power

With DO YOU BELIEVE IN ANGELS, MR. DROWAK?, Obenkino in Cottbus presents a tragicomedy on May 13, 2026, that does not settle for smooth answers. Nicolas Steiner's feature film debut combines melancholy, poetry, and a precise observation of human vulnerability into an intense stage experience on the screen.

Between Office and Abyss

At the center is Hugo Drowak, a bitter, exhausted man who has long withdrawn from life. Only the lively Lena brings movement to his frozen world. From this contrast arises a drama full of friction: hope meets resistance, speechlessness meets closeness, comfort meets old wounds.

Direction with a Sense for Images and Breaks

Nicolas Steiner directs the story as a finely balanced interplay of present and flashbacks. The black-and-white aesthetic of the present starkly contrasts with the colorful memories. Brutalist architecture, cool spaces, and a visual language of almost sculptural severity give the film a distinctive theatrical atmosphere where every glance matters.

Acting Art between Hardness and Fragility

Karl Markovics portrays Hugo Drowak as a stubborn, deeply wounded figure with enormous presence. Luna Wedler counters this with a bright, energetic playing style. It is from this tension that the film draws its emotional power. Lars Eidinger and Dominique Pinon also shape the ensemble with pointed supporting roles that sharpen the social panorama.

A Film about Second Chances

What begins as a story about a grumpy loner unfolds into a narrative about poetry, responsibility, and the fragile possibility of closeness. The audience's reaction is likely to range between contemplative silence and palpable empathy. This is not about loud spectacle, but about subtle emotional shifts that resonate.

Conclusion

Obenkino in Cottbus invites you to an evening that challenges the heart, mind, and perception equally. Those seeking contemporary cinema with strong direction, precise acting, and emotional depth should experience this screening live.