When does the DOXS-RUHR film screening take place?

The performance begins on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 09:00 and ends at 10:00.

Where does the event take place?

The film screening takes place at the Schauburg Cinema, Horster Straße 6, 45897 Gelsenkirchen.

Is there an admission fee?

No, the event is free of charge.

What age is the film program suitable for?

The program is suitable for children aged 6 and up.

Which films will be shown?

The films shown are NOT IN THE PICTURE | HORS-CHAMP, DANGEROUS PATHS | RISKY ROUTES, CHICKEN WARDROBE, and ONOMATOPOETICS.

How long does the performance last?

The event lasts one hour from 09:00 to 10:00.

Four Short Films, Four Surprising Worlds: DOXS RUHR Delights Young Moviegoers

Name: DOXS Ruhr Films: NOT IN THE PICTURE | HORS-CHAMP and DANGEROUS PATHS | RISKY ROUTES and CHICKEN WARDROBE and ONOMATOPOETICS
Start: 2026-10-15T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T10:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauburg Filmpalast

DOXS RUHR: Short Films, Big Discoveries at the Schauburg Cinema

On October 15, 2026, the Schauburg Cinema in Gelsenkirchen will transform into an attentive observation space for young moviegoers. The free DOXS-RUHR film screening combines four short documentary and animated films into a varied cinema experience for ages 6 and up. From the world of insects to a dangerous toad migration, and retiring chickens to international animal sounds, each work opens a unique view of reality.

A Gentle Look at the World of Insects

NOT IN THE PICTURE | HORS-CHAMP by C. Colin, M. Janssens, C. Pion, A. Pion, A. Kelber, and C. Di Padova from Belgium focuses on the small inhabitants of a meadow. The four-minute film from 2022 works with precise observation and directs attention to a world that often fades to the edge of the picture in everyday life. The film's dramaturgy arises from closeness, tranquility, and wonder at the seemingly trivial.

Traveling between Danger and Survival Instinct

DANGEROUS PATHS | RISKY ROUTES by Jonas Steiner takes us in just six minutes into a life-threatening migration. From the perspective of a toad, predators, long distances, and tons of high-speed machines appear as oversized obstacles. The staging condenses an everyday movement into an exciting cinematic adventure and makes the vulnerability of small creatures immediately tangible.

Colors, Feathers, and a Surprising Retirement

In CHICKEN WARDROBE by Simon Dickel, chickens enjoy their retirement in a small garden. The five-minute German production from 2025 begins in a peaceful atmosphere but develops its own visual tension through bright colors and precise observations. Golden feathers, green garden light, and unexpected color accents give the natural stage a nearly fairy-tale quality.

When Animals Speak Their Own Language

ONOMATOPOETICS by Knut Karger from 2006 addresses the question of whether animal sounds sound the same everywhere. Cows and roosters provide the familiar starting point for a playful journey through different sound worlds. The four-minute film connects childish curiosity with acoustic perception and makes audible how language, culture, and imagination are interconnected.

Film Art for Young Audiences

DOXS RUHR sees documentary cinema as an invitation to look more closely. The festival presents European films that inspire, excite, and take young life worlds seriously. The age-appropriate selection combines different artistic styles with themes from nature, everyday life, and perception. In the cinema hall, a shared stage experience without a stage emerges: light, screen, acoustics, and audience reaction shape a concentrated theater atmosphere of seeing.

Conclusion: The performance at the Schauburg Cinema promises a warm-hearted, surprising, and visually striking cinema experience for children from 6 years and their companions. Four short films show how big the world can be in small ways. Those who wish to experience young film art, nature observation, and imaginative documentary forms live in the cinema hall will find a special morning at DOXS RUHR.