When does the screening begin?

The screening of Haunting – A Century Story begins on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Where does the film screening take place?

The screening takes place at Kino MÉLIÈS, Bürgerstraße 13, 37073 Göttingen.

What does a regular ticket cost?

The regular admission price is 9 Euros.

Are there any discounts?

According to the published price list, discounted admission of 8 Euros is available for students, trainees, and unemployed persons. With a social card, the admission fee is 4 Euros.

What is the age rating for the film?

Haunting – A Century Story is rated for ages 12 and above.

Is the cinema accessible for people with disabilities?

Kino MÉLIÈS has barrier-free access.

Haunting at MÉLIÈS: A House, a Century, Moving German History

Name: Méliès Cinema Program: Haunting – A Century Story
Start: 2026-10-25T17:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Kino MÉLIÈS

A Century in the Mirror of a House

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the cinema MÉLIÈS in Göttingen will transform at 5:30 PM into a place of condensed German memory: Volker Schlöndorff's drama Haunting – A Century Story tells of a house by a Markisch lake and the people whose lives have been intertwined with this place over decades.

History that Lives On in Spaces

The film adaptation of Jenny Erpenbeck's novel of the same name spans a wide historical arc. The Weimar Republic, National Socialism, war, East Germany, and the reunification period form the changing horizons of a narrative in which personal fates and political upheavals are inextricably intertwined. The house becomes the silent center of the drama: It preserves hopes, losses, stories of escape, and the search for home.

Schlöndorff's Precise Direction

Director Volker Schlöndorff, who has received numerous awards for his film adaptations, weaves the individual life paths into a panorama of the 20th century. His direction relies on atmospheric imagery, historical accuracy, and the power of acting. Lars Eidinger, Martina Gedeck, and Susanne Wolff embody characters whose private decisions are cast against the backdrop of great upheavals.

A Cinematic Stage Experience in the Art House Cinema

At the cinema MÉLIÈS, the drama unfolds in a concentrated theater atmosphere. Light, acoustics, and the intimacy of the cinema hall focus attention on faces, spaces, and subtle gestures. The nature by the Markish lake becomes the visual counterpart to the story: idyllic surfaces meet repressed memories and historical fractures.

Literary Adaptation with Current Resonance

Haunting – A Century Story celebrated its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The adaptation was awarded the Prize of the Frankfurt Book Fair for the best adaptation at the Hessian Film and Cinema Prize in 2026. Schlöndorff turns history into an experienceable sequence of relationships, decisions, and losses rather than a mere lesson.

Conclusion: An Evening for Film Art and Remembrance

The audience can expect a compelling cinema program intertwining literature, German history, and great acting art. Those who love the stage experience of cinema and wish to embark on a multifaceted journey through a century will find a concentrated, atmospheric film evening at MÉLIÈS.