When does the film screening take place?

The screening takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will "Where to go with me?" be shown?

The event takes place at Cinema Quadrat, K1 2, 68159 Mannheim.

Will the director be present?

Yes, Marvin Menné will be present at the event. A moderated film discussion with Jörg van Bebber is scheduled afterwards.

In which languages is the film screened?

The documentary is screened in German, Arabic, and Dari with German subtitles.

What age is the film suitable for?

The film is approved for ages 6 and older.

How long is the film?

The film length is approximately 82 minutes. Additionally, a subsequent film discussion is planned.

Where to go with me? A poignant documentary about arriving, identity, and hope

Name: Film & Director: "Where to go with me"
Start: 2026-10-01T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-01T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Cinema Quadrat

Between Arriving and Coming of Age: "Where to go with me?" at Cinema Quadrat

The documentary "Where to go with me?" by Marvin Menné follows two young refugees in search of their place in Germany. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the film will be shown at Cinema Quadrat in Mannheim in the presence of the director. The focus is on a life phase characterized by hope, identity search, and existential uncertainty.

A sensitive portrait in a state of emergency

Majd and Shahfaisal live in a group home for unaccompanied minor refugees. The film observes their everyday life between asylum procedures, impending deportation, family pressure, and the desire for normality. Marvin Menné does not focus on abstract political debates, but on two teenagers with dreams, fears, and the need for self-determination.

Calm camera, big questions

With an observational cinematic approach, "Where to go with me?" creates space for a concentrated viewing experience. The documentary approaches its protagonists empathically and without simple answers. The artistic experience arises from the connection of personal closeness and social analysis: flight does not end with arrival, but leads into a new phase of life full of waiting, hoping, and inner turmoil.

Coming of age under special conditions

Art historically, the film is rooted in the tradition of socially engaged documentary filmmaking and observational cinema. Its central question is what coming of age means when the future does not seem certain. The aesthetic experience of the film is based on its restrained imagery, closeness to the teenagers, and a dramaturgy that makes political reality tangible through individual life stories.

Film screening with subsequent discussion

The screening begins at 7:30 PM. Marvin Menné will be present. The following film discussion will be moderated by Jörg van Bebber from the film distribution Drop-Out Cinema in Mannheim. The event is in cooperation with "Mannheim says yes!" The documentary will be screened in German, Arabic, and Dari with German subtitles and is approved for ages 6 and older.

Relevance for cultural education

The event connects film art with social educational work. It opens perspectives on migration, participation, identity, and the living situation of unaccompanied minor refugees. For young people, families, educational professionals, and politically interested cinema guests, the film screening offers a compelling opportunity for reflection and exchange.

Conclusion: A film that changes the perspective

"Where to go with me?" promises a concentrated and moving artistic experience about coming of age in a state of emergency. The personal presence of the director adds the possibility of direct conversation to the film screening. Anyone who wants to understand societal presence through the power of documentary cinema should experience this special event live at Cinema Quadrat.