When does the event take place?

The event takes place on May 13, 2026, from 18:30 to 21:00 at Lichtwerk in Bielefeld.

What is the entry fee?

The ticket price is 14 euros for a regular admission ticket.

Will there be a discussion afterwards?

Yes, a discussion with the director Yair Qedar will follow the film screening.

In which language is the film shown?

The film will be shown in its multilingual original language; English subtitles will also be available.

How do I reach Lichtwerk?

Lichtwerk is located at Ravensberger Park 7 in Bielefeld and is easily accessible by foot, bicycle, city bus, and car.

Is there information about accessibility?

The cinema's directions page mentions disabled parking spaces and a wheelchair-accessible parking garage nearby.

Yair Qedar brings Freud's outsider perspective as compelling cultural cinema to Bielefeld

Name: Psychoanalysis and Film: Outsider Freud (Israel/Germany/Austria 2025)
Start: 2026-05-13T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-13T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Lichtwerk

A cinematic evening about Sigmund Freud, outsider status, and the power of analysis

With Outsider Freud, Lichtwerk in Bielefeld opens a night on May 13, 2026, blending cinema, psychoanalysis, and literary biography. Director Yair Qedar will personally introduce his film, followed by a discussion that sharpens the focus on Freud, his time, and the significance of the outsider.

A portrait of dreams, letters, and interpretations

The film intertwines animations, dreams, letters, and insights from leading psychoanalysts into a multifaceted image of Sigmund Freud. The central figure is not only the founder of psychoanalysis but also his experience of exclusion as a Jew in Nazi-era Vienna. This results in an essay film that combines historical accuracy with poetic imagery.

Yair Qedar as a narrator of literary life stories

Yair Qedar specializes in biographical documentaries and has developed his own cinematic language with his project The Hebrews. Archival materials, animation, music, and personal perspective merge into a form that bridges literary criticism, cinematic art, and cultural memory. This mixture makes the evening particularly appealing to a literary-minded audience.

Discussion, translation, and international perspective

The film will be shown in its multilingual original language with English subtitles. The discussion with the director will take place in German and English; additionally, Dr. Sven-Eric Wehmeyer will facilitate communication. This creates an open, knowledgeable conversational situation that reaches beyond the screen and places the topic of psychoanalysis into a current cultural discourse.

Lichtwerk as an atmospheric venue for cultural cinema

Lichtwerk is located in Ravensberger Park and is an established venue for ambitious film series, lectures, and discussions in Bielefeld. The location is easily accessible, with clear directions for public transport and walking, and there are also parking options available. This ensures a quiet, focused reading atmosphere in a broader sense for the event: a space for attention, reflection, and encounter.

Conclusion: An evening for all who want to experience thinking in cinema

Outsider Freud promises no ordinary screening, but a culturally charged event rich in literary and philosophical content. Those interested in Freud, biographical films, psychoanalytic questions, and perspectives on the outsider will experience an evening of depth, conversational value, and artistic precision. Mark the date and experience the author encounter with Yair Qedar live at Lichtwerk.