When does the screening begin?

The screening begins on 04/18/2026 at 19:30 and is expected to end around 21:30.

How much is the admission?

Admission costs 7 Euro; 4 Euro is indicated for children.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb at Gerberplatz 1 in 95445 Bayreuth.

Is there an age restriction?

According to the event details, there is no age restriction; additionally, the film is rated FSK 12.

Is reservation possible?

Yes, ticket reservation is possible via email at reservierung@kino-ist-programm.de.

Will the film be shown in the original language?

Yes, the screening will be in the original English with German subtitles.

Jim Jarmusch's family poetry unfolds quietly, great cinematic art at Neuneinhalb

Name: Cinema is Program: Father Mother Sister Brother (Subtitled)
Start: 2026-04-18T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-18T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb

Jim Jarmusch's quiet family comedy as a grand cinematic stage experience in Bayreuth

On April 18, 2026, the Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb in Bayreuth will show Father Mother Sister Brother (Subtitled), a film that resonates more quietly than loudly. Jim Jarmusch paints a delicate portrait of adult children and their parents in three episodes, observing with laconic humor, quiet melancholy, and that precise distance for which his direction has been valued for years.

An evening between comedy, vulnerability, and precise observation

The dramaturgy unfolds as a triptych of relationships: three countries, three living spaces, three variations of familial closeness and estrangement. It is this clear structure that gives the work its special tension. Instead of grand gestures, Jarmusch relies on nuances, glances, pauses, and the shimmer between affection and silence. This results in a different kind of stage experience: cinematic, focused, atmospherically dense.

Why this film works on the cinema screen

The staging thrives on quiet precision. The ensemble, prominently cast yet fully committed to the subtle tone, carries the scenes with controlled acting skill. Those who know Jarmusch will recognize his signature immediately: reduction instead of overload, observation instead of explanation, silence as a dramatic tool. It is precisely in this that the strength of this evening at Neuneinhalb lies, whose intimate theater atmosphere perfectly highlights the delicate humor and emotional fissures.

The audience can look forward to fine nuances

Father Mother Sister Brother is not a fast-paced cinematic curve but a gentle approach to familial role models, to longing, distance, and the difficult talent of truly listening to one another. The audience reaction is likely to be correspondingly quiet, attentive, and thus more intense. Those who appreciate culture with depth will find here an evening that resonates long after.

Conclusion

This program cinema in Bayreuth combines cinematic class with a special closeness to the audience. Father Mother Sister Brother promises an evening for everyone who loves fine directorial work, intelligent dramaturgy, and melancholic-humorous family stories. A must-see live experience, secure your seats early.