When does the screening take place?

The screening runs on 09/17/2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Lichtwerk Bielefeld.

Where does the event take place?

At Lichtwerk, Ravensberger Park 7, 33607 Bielefeld.

What is the entry fee?

The regular entry price at Lichtwerk is 14 euros for adults from Tuesday to Sunday.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Lichtwerk offers wheelchair-accessible parking and easy access in the vicinity of the cinema.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, parking is available directly at the park as well as in the parking garage at Hermann-Delius-Straße 3.

What is Against the Current about?

The center of the story is choir director Halla, who secretly fights against the aluminum industry as an environmentalist.

Cinema with Attitude: Against the Current Ignites Strong Images at Lichtwerk Bielefeld

Name: Against the Current
Start: 2026-09-17T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-17T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Lichtwerk

A film evening full of resistance, attitude, and quiet force at Lichtwerk

With Against the Current, Lichtwerk in Bielefeld presents a film series that does not see cinema as mere entertainment, but as a passionate stage experience on the screen. The focus is on Halla, a choir director leading a double life: reserved during the day, a determined environmental activist at night fighting against the aluminum industry. The screening on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM promises an intense interplay of dramaturgy, political substance, and that special theater atmosphere that can arise in a cinema when a film truly grips the audience. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1826832))

A heroine between the everyday and a new beginning

The film tells the story of a woman who does not display her inner tension in grand gestures but in precisely executed acts of resistance. Halla remains calm and almost inconspicuous on the outside, yet beneath this surface lies a figure of enormous presence. Critiques highlight the tragicomic tone that does not weaken the serious core of the material but sharpens it: climate crisis, industrial conflict, and moral consequences intertwine into a dense field of tension. ([filmstarts.de](https://www.filmstarts.de/kritiken/257385.html?utm_source=openai))

Staging with raw poetry

The staging is particularly powerful through its images: vast landscapes, clear contrasts, a sensual observation of nature that adds depth to the political narrative. Several reviews describe the film as a quirky mix of humor, tragicomedy, and ecological urgency. Thus, an art-house cinema moment emerges that does not preach but moves - with acoustic and visual stimuli that linger in the mind. ([critic.de](https://www.critic.de/film/woman-at-war-12054/?utm_source=openai))

Lichtwerk as a fitting venue

Lichtwerk in Ravensberger Park is made for such evenings: a place for film art, culture, and sustainable themes, well connected, with parking available at the Hermann-Delius-Straße parking garage and accessibility for the disabled. The regular ticket prices are 14 euros for adults from Tuesday to Sunday; there is no free cost verification for this screening, so the stated price is based on the regular admission. The box office usually opens at least 15 minutes before the start. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1826832))

Why this evening is worthwhile

Against the Current combines political relevance with cinematic uniqueness and a strong main character. Those looking for an evening in Bielefeld that unites attitude, atmosphere, and material for discussion will find a date with substance here. This stage experience in the language of cinema promises strong images, a thoughtful tone, and a audience reaction that lasts far beyond the credits. Experience it live at Lichtwerk and sharpen your view on the present and conscience. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1826832))