When does the screening start?

The screening starts on 28.08.2026 at 18:00.

What is the entry price?

The regular ticket price is 11 Euro.

Where does the event take place?

At Lamm Lichtspiele, Hauptstraße 86, 91054 Erlangen.

How long is the film?

According to the event information, the film lasts 98 minutes.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the rooms of Lamm Lichtspiele are accessible at ground level.

Are there parking facilities?

For parking, Lamm Lichtspiele recommends the areas around the cultural center E-Werk at Fuchsenwiese or at Theaterplatz.

Astrid Lindgren's War Diaries Unfold a Quiet, Pervasive Force at the Cinema

Name: Astrid Lindgren – Humanity Has Lost Its Mind
Start: 2026-08-28T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-28T21:38:00+02:00
Location: Lamm-Lichtspiele

Astrid Lindgren: A Cinema Evening of Memory, Courage, and Humanity

In the Lamm Lichtspiele Erlangen, Astrid Lindgren – Humanity Has Lost Its Mind unfolds an evocative stage experience of the film: a quiet, precise, and simultaneously moving portrait of the world-famous author. The documentary by Wilfried Hauke does not focus on the children’s book icon, but on the chronicler of World War II, whose war diaries remained hidden for decades and were published in 2015.

When Diaries Turn into Contemporary History

The film weaves documentary and scenic images into a dense dramaturgy. Astrid Lindgren’s notes from 1939 to 1945 open a view into war, censorship, loss, and responsibility. At the same time, the staging shows the private dimension: Astrid as a mother, as an early feminist, as an attentive observer of a world gone awry. This is precisely where the special strength of this production lies: it does not only tell a biography, but a stance.

Direction, Rhythm, and the Power of Restraint

Wilfried Hauke relies on a calm direction that is familiar with the material. The acoustics remain unexcited, the tempo controlled, the imagery clear. Historical material and recreated scenes enter into a quiet dialogue without ever overshadowing the seriousness of the source. Critics highlight the reflective effect, the elegant editing, and the artistic connection of archive and staging. Thus, a theatrical atmosphere is created in the cinema: concentrated, fully awake, emotionally dense.

Audience Reaction and Cultural Relevance

Those interested in literary adaptations, documentaries, and cultural-historical subjects will find an evening of significance here. The work portrays Astrid Lindgren as a politically thinking person who puts empathy, peace, and equality at its center. Especially in the present, this perspective seems surprisingly relevant. The audience does not experience a loud effect, but a lasting echo – a film that not only informs but moves internally.

Conclusion: A Challenging Evening for Those Who Want to Rediscover Literature and History in Cinema

Astrid Lindgren – Humanity Has Lost Its Mind promises a quiet, intelligent, and intense cinema evening with great emotional depth at the Lamm Lichtspiele Erlangen. Those who engage with this documentary film will experience Astrid Lindgren beyond the myth – close, political, and human. Be part of it live and don’t miss this special evening in Erlangen.