When does Pianoman take place in Mannheim?

The screening starts on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will Pianoman be shown?

Pianoman is screening at Cinema Quadrat, K1 2, 68159 Mannheim.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 14 euros.

How long does the screening take?

The indicated screening time is from 6:00 PM to approximately 8:11 PM.

Who directed Pianoman?

Felipe Quiroga directed the film and was also the cameraman. The screenplay was written by Felipe Quiroga and Leonardo Nicodemo.

Is Pianoman a concert?

Pianoman is a tragicomic film screening about an aging musician and his final grand performance.

Pianoman in Mannheim: A final performance full of hope, humor, and deep emotions

Name: Pianoman
Start: 2026-11-10T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-10T20:11:00+01:00
Location: Cinema Quadrat

A final grand performance between hope and farewell

Pianoman brings a tragicomic story about music, family estrangement, and the courage for a new beginning to Cinema Quadrat Mannheim on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The film screening takes place as part of the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg and starts at 6:00 PM.

When the stage becomes the last chance

Pianoman was once a small star in Bolivia. Today, the aging musician plays in third-rate clubs, performing hits from his past, while the audience keeps shrinking and his loneliness grows. A final grand performance appears to be the only way to give direction back to his life.

Between rooster costume and great melancholy

Then his old friend Gena appears in a rooster costume and delivers a surprising message: the owner of a famous club is looking for Pianoman. He actually gets the chance for a significant gig. However, the suit for the performance gets stolen just before. While the outer comedy gains momentum, the hope inside the musician grows that his daughter will also come to this special evening.

Digital imagery with its own rhythm

Director and cameraman Felipe Quiroga combines a quirky plot with a distinctive digital imagery in his tragicomedy. The organizers particularly highlight the visual experimentalism reminiscent of Michael Mann's Miami Vice. The camera becomes a narrative instrument: it follows a man whose musical past, wounded present, and uncertain future remain palpable in every scene.

World premiere at the International Film Festival

Pianoman celebrates its world premiere at the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg. Alongside Felipe Quiroga, Leonardo Nicodemo is responsible for the screenplay and Bärbel Junk for the music. This creates a film in which sound, stage performance, and visual atmosphere are closely connected.

Conclusion: An evening of warmth and contradictions

Pianoman tells the story of a musician who, amid self-doubt, dark humor, and renewed will to live, seeks his final grand performance. The Cinema Quadrat provides the fitting backdrop for this unusual concert experience without a concert: a film evening about music, memories, and the hope for reconciliation. Those who want to experience tragicomic cinema with distinctive imagery and emotional resonance should watch this world premiere live in the cinema.