Name: Cinema is Program: A Useful Ghost (subtitled)
Start: 2026-06-20T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb

A ghostly romance that electrifies Bayreuth's cinema stage

With A Useful Ghost (subtitled), one of the most unusual love stories in current arthouse cinema will screen on June 20, 2026, at the Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb. The film blends darkly humorous melancholy, political subtexts, and an absurdly beautiful idea into a stage experience for the mind and heart – elegantly balancing between farce and tender sorrow.

When loss becomes poetic fantasy

At the center is March, who mourns his deceased wife Nat. But Nat returns – not as a human, but as a ghost in a vacuum cleaner. This grotesque premise opens the space for a staging that never merely showcases the absurd but takes it seriously dramaturgically. The story unfolds as a melancholic romantic comedy with social criticism and an imagery that draws its power from its idiosyncrasy.

Cannes recognition and cinematic distinctiveness

The work of director and writer Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke was awarded the Grand Prize at the Semaine de la Critique in Cannes. International critics described the film as an original genre mix that resonates strongly with its satirical approach, unusual tone, and emotional depth. This mixture makes the evening at Neuneinhalb a special cinematic event: demanding, playful, and full of presence.

Neuneinhalb as a fitting venue for cinema with attitude

The Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb at Gerberplatz has been a fixed cultural address in Bayreuth since 2021 and stands for a versatile program ranging from theater, music, art, dance, to film. It is here that A Useful Ghost unfolds its effect: in an open theater atmosphere where the audience and the work come closely together, creating a shared echoing whisper. The event is announced as a subtitled screening and takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 19:30 to approximately 22:00.

Practical information for the cinema evening

Admission is 7 euros, and tickets are only available at the box office according to the event page; reservations can be made via email. The film is rated without age restriction, while the event page indicates an age rating of 16+. On-site there are seating, bar/counter, sanitary facilities, open Wi-Fi, and a bicycle parking space. Those who arrive early experience the venue in all its vibrant, accessible cultural energy.

Conclusion: An evening for all who love cinema as an art form

A Useful Ghost (subtitled) promises not an ordinary program cinema, but a finely balanced mix of ghost story, love film, and social satire. Anyone seeking unusual arthouse cinema, precise dramaturgy, and an evening filled with material for discussion should not miss this date in Bayreuth.