When does the presentation begin?

The presentation starts on June 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

How long does the film last?

The stated runtime is 91 minutes.

Is the venue accessible?

According to venue information, Obenkino has a disabled parking space in the courtyard, wheelchair access via the courtyard, an elevator, and an accessible toilet.

Are there official social media channels?

Yes. Official channels for Obenkino are documented on Instagram, Facebook, and the Glad-House website.

Is the ticket price known?

No reliable ticket price was indicated in the available sources for this date.

A French film evening full of wit, warmth, and quiet, touching hope

Name: TICKET TO LIFE – OmU – Obenkino in Cottbus
Start: 2026-06-01T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-01T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Obenkino

A French evening about crisis, humor, and late hope at Obenkino

With TICKET TO LIFE, a film will be shown at Obenkino on June 1, 2026, which resembles a finely balanced stage miniature: a celebrated chansonnier, an abrupt collapse, a train compartment as a chamber play, and an encounter that shifts one's perspective on life. The OmU version will be presented in the original French language with German subtitles. The evening will begin at 7:30 PM and take the audience into a story about farewell, coincidence, and the delicate possibility of a new beginning. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/ticket-ins-leben-omu-obenkino-in-cottbus/))

Between Tragedy and Lightness

Antoine Toussaint, once a star of the stage, collapses during a performance; his career seems to be over. What follows is not a loud melodrama, but a precisely narrated journey story with a comedic pulse. Director Jean-Pierre Améris relies on the classic framework of a romantic comedy and combines loneliness, family conflicts, and media pressures with a warm French tone. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/ticket-ins-leben-omu-obenkino-in-cottbus/))

A Chamber Play on Rails

The dramaturgy is particularly appealing: a large part of the action takes place over a weekend and unfolds in small spaces where every word bears weight. The encounter with Victoire, played by Valérie Lemercier, brings Antoine out of his stupor. Filmdienst highlights that Améris works with an understanding for idiosyncratic characters and opens both tragic and comedic registers equally. This is precisely what creates the special theatrical experience in the cinema: focused, human, light, and yet full of resonance. ([filmdienst.de](https://www.filmdienst.de/film/details/626021/ticket-ins-leben))

Obenkino as a Culturally Strong Venue

Obenkino in Cottbus has been part of the youth cultural center Glad-House since 1990 and represents a program that puts European films, socially relevant topics, and thematic series in the spotlight. The venue offers barrier-free access via the courtyard, an elevator, an accessible toilet, and a disabled parking space. This makes the visit not only rich in culture but also practically easy to plan. ([filmfestivalcottbus.de](https://www.filmfestivalcottbus.de/de/component/festivalmanager/venue/5.html))

Conclusion

TICKET TO LIFE promises a clever, warm-hearted, and finely observed film evening for all who love stories about second chances. Anyone who appreciates French lightness, strong acting, and an atmospheric cinema experience should not miss this date at Obenkino. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/ticket-ins-leben-omu-obenkino-in-cottbus/))