Name: Calle Málaga - A Home in Tangier
Start: 2026-07-13T22:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-14T00:12:00+02:00
Location: Schauburg Filmpalast

An emotional film event about home, dignity, and the courage to dissent

With Calle Málaga - A Home in Tangier, the Municipal Cinema in the Schauburg Filmpalast Gelsenkirchen presents a gripping drama by Maryam Touzani and Nabil Ayouch, featuring Carmen Maura in a major lead role, on July 13, 2026, at 8:15 PM. The story of a woman defending her apartment, her memories, and her self-determination unfolds as a finely observed theatrical experience on screen: quiet, warm, stubborn, and full of humanity.

An apartment as the centerpiece of an entire life story

María Ángeles has lived for decades in her home in the Spanish quarter of Tangier. The apartment is an archive, a refuge, and a stage for a long life simultaneously. Antique treasures, flowers, mementos, and the view from the balcony create an intimate theatrical atmosphere where every object holds meaning. When her daughter pushes for the sale of the apartment, daily life turns into a silent conflict over self-determination and identity.

Carmen Maura as the grande dame of vulnerability

Carmen Maura embodies María Ángeles with that mixture of spirit, pride, and tenderness that distinguishes great acting. The character feels not sentimental, but resistant and precisely drawn. Critics particularly emphasize the dignity of the portrayal, the nuances in the performance, and the touching connection between humor and melancholy. Thus, a tragicomedy emerges that does not rely on effects but on truthfulness and emotional accuracy.

Maryam Touzani's direction: Between intimacy and societal perspective

Maryam Touzani directs the material as a finely balanced chamber play of emotions. Home, aging, migration, familial tensions, and the longing for a self-determined life intertwine. The film presents Tangier not only as a place but as a living space full of voices, colors, and scents. The dramaturgy relies on calmness, observation, and small gestures, making each twist resonate all the more strongly.

Why this evening at the Municipal Cinema feels special

The Municipal Cinema of the city of Gelsenkirchen understands film as an artistic medium and creates a framework for sophisticated art-house cinema experiences with its series. In the Schauburg Filmpalast, the sensitive story meets a place where concentrated viewing and cultural curiosity come together. For cinephiles who appreciate character design, atmosphere, and thematic cinema, this evening is a true gain.

Anyone looking for touching art-house cinema, strong actresses, and a story about home, dignity, and zest for life should not miss this event. Calle Málaga - A Home in Tangier promises an intense cinema evening that resonates long after and invites discussion.