When does the event start?

The screening begins on June 02, 2026, at 5:45 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular price is €6.00. The reduced price is €5.00, and with a GE pass, it's €3.00.

How long is the film?

The documentary film lasts 103 minutes.

Where does the event take place?

At the Schauburg Filmpalast located at Horster Straße 6, 45897 Gelsenkirchen.

Is there another date available?

Yes, on the same day there is another screening at 8:15 PM.

Is the event suitable for young people?

The age rating is from 12 years.

Astrid Lindgren's War Diaries Open the View to Peace and Humanity

Name: Astrid Lindgren - Humanity Has Lost Its Mind
Start: 2026-06-02T19:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-02T21:28:00+02:00
Location: Schauburg Filmpalast

Astrid Lindgren on the Big Screen: an Evening Between War Diaries and World Literature

This documentary approaches Astrid Lindgren from a rare, moving perspective: through her war diaries, personal doubts, and the moral compass of an author whose work has shaped generations. In the Schauburg Filmpalast, this creates a literary experience that intertwines biography, contemporary history, and linguistic artistry.

An Author in the Shadow of War

The film by Wilfried Hauke and Hermann Pölking opens the view to an Astrid Lindgren who is much more than the creator of Pippi Longstocking. Between 1939 and 1945, she recorded thoughts about the war events, family, responsibility, and the vulnerability of everyday life. The evening derives its strength from this tension: from encountering a writer whose humanism does not remain abstract but grows from experience.

Literary Depth Instead of Mere Legend

Anyone who knows Astrid Lindgren only as an icon of children's literature will experience an astonishing expansion here. The documentary shows how closely her work is connected to questions of peace, equality, and humanity. Thus, the reading in the broader sense becomes an intellectual cinema evening: a space for memory, contextualization, and new readings.

A Cinema Venue with Cultural Atmosphere

The Schauburg Filmpalast provides the perfect setting for this screening. The traditional cinema stands for community film culture, for demanding program series, and for an atmosphere where literature in film can unfold its full impact. Here, documentary precision meets an audience that appreciates historical themes and intelligent storytelling.

What Makes This Evening Special

With staged scenes, interviews, and an archival narrative style, the film places a lesser-known side of the world-famous author at the center. At the same time, it remains close to what makes Astrid Lindgren so relevant to this day: an unconditional view of dignity, responsibility, and the right to childhood. Those who attend this evening will experience not a mere exhibition of works but a compelling author encounter in the medium of cinema.

Conclusion

On June 2, 2026, the Schauburg Filmpalast invites to an ambitious cultural event that connects literature, contemporary history, and documentary cinema. Anyone wanting to rediscover Astrid Lindgren as an author or deepen their understanding of her world should experience this evening live.