Summer on Asphalt in Gelsenkirchen: Tragicomedy about family and departure
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A summer film about departure, responsibility, and the echo of family
Summer on Asphalt brings to the screen on September 13, 2026, at the Schauburg Filmpalast in Gelsenkirchen a heartwarming tragicomedy told with pace, feeling, and deadpan humor. Simon Ostermann directs the story of bicycle courier Les as a dynamic stage experience of the present: between city speed, unplanned pregnancy, and a father-daughter relationship that long stayed at a distance.
Between asphalt, drive, and inner upheaval
Les lives quickly, spontaneously, and carefree, but her everyday life tips over the moment her father Bert suddenly shows up at the door. The film condenses this conflict into a dense dramaturgy of movement and stillness. What outwardly seems like a fast summer run develops an inner fine emotional friction: responsibility, self-determination, and the search for the right place in life collide in every scene.
Play of contrasts with fine rhythm
The production relies on lively dialogues, precisely set comedic moments, and an ensemble that not only presents the characters but also gives them genuine vulnerability. Christoph Maria Herbst as Bert, Mala Emde as Les, and Aaron Hilmer as Tyler carry the narrative with presence and timing. Critical voices particularly praise the lively tone, the deadpan humor, and the sensitivity for life's pitfalls; others emphasize that the film unfolds its greatest strength precisely in its touching father-daughter moments. Thus, a cinema evening is created that remains remarkably human between tragicomedy and family film. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/1000044679/kritik.html?utm_source=openai))
KoKi series New German Film in the right setting
The date is part of the KoKi series New German Film and takes place in the Schauburg Filmpalast. The afternoon screening promises a concentrated cinema atmosphere with a clear focus on characters, conflicts, and nuances. With a runtime of 92 minutes and an age rating from 12 years, the film is aimed at an audience that appreciates modern German narratives with heart and attitude. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97026-sommer-auf-asphalt))
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Summer on Asphalt offers an emotional cinema experience about family, freedom, and the unexpected turns of growing up. Those looking for tragicomedy with character warmth, precise acting, and a palpable urban energy will experience an evening that resonates long after. Be sure to be there live and discover this summer film on the big screen. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97026-sommer-auf-asphalt))
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