How long does the screening last?

The event is scheduled from 19:00 to 20:30; the film is approximately 44 minutes long.

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free; seating is limited and reservation is required.

How do I reserve seats?

Reservations can be made at the City Archive via email at stadtarchiv@bochum.de or by phone at 0234 910-9510 during exhibition hours.

Are there designated parking facilities?

Yes, parking P4 on Akademiestraße is recommended; please report to the barrier on the right.

Is access barrier-free?

Yes, the City Archive is accessible; there is an elevator and all event areas are reachable.

Where does the premiere take place?

At the City Archive – Bochum Center for Urban History, Wittener Straße 47, 44777 Bochum.

Bochum, Football, Emotion: Doc in the Archive Cinema Ignites Pride of Home, Closeness, Memories, Lively, Today

Name: Premiere at the Archive Cinema: My Home, My Club: Bochum and VfL
Start: 2026-05-28T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-28T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtarchiv - Bochumer Zentrum für Stadtgeschichte

Home, Heart, Sound of the Region: Cinema Premiere at the City Archive

An evening for all who carry Bochum in their hearts: The City Archive – Bochum Center for Urban History presents the WDR documentary My Home, My Club: Bochum and VfL by filmmaker Wilm Huygen. Between the atmosphere of an archive cinema, vibrant fan portraits, and local history, football becomes the canvas for feelings of home.

A Stage Experience on the Cinema Screen

Even without a curtain, a strong production unfolds: precise dramaturgy, pointed editing, an acoustic pulse like on Castroper Straße. The archive cinema brings together the theatrical atmosphere of the space – dimmed lights, focused gaze, attentive ears – into a concentrated audience experience.

People, Stories, Club Spirit

The documentary portrays voices from the region: fan and photographer Tim Kramer, socially engaged supporter Matthias Schneider, Florian Kovatsch from the fan project, club legends like Stefan Kuntz and Anthony 'Toto' Losilla, as well as author Frank Goosen. In images that create closeness, the direction condenses club life into urban history – a dramaturgically clever mosaic of memories, rituals, and everyday life.

Dramaturgy of Everyday Life: From the Stands to the Cinema

The camera does not follow glamour but the real: gestures at the ticket booth, voices in semi-darkness, the rhythm of the city. The set design is Bochum itself – streets, stands, faces. This creates a sensory image of fan culture that extends beyond match day.

Archive Cinema: Place, Context, Culture

In the City Archive, film art meets source research. The archive cinema series connects the present and memory of the city, offering short paths, barrier-free access, and a concentrated setting. The audience reaction here is usually as factual as it is passionate: first watch, then speak – room for debate included.

Conclusion: An emotionally grounded, precisely edited portrait of VfL as a feeling of home is expected. Those who love Bochum will experience a dense hour of cinema in the spirit of community. Be there live – and continue the conversation afterwards.