When does the 57th FilmSaloN take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It starts at 19:30.

Where will COLOGNE 75 be shown?

The film will be shown at werk3 / KlangWert at Friedrichstraße 11, 19055 Schwerin.

How long does the event last?

The event is scheduled from 19:30 to 21:30. The film itself has a runtime of 110 minutes.

Who stars in COLOGNE 75?

The cast includes Mala Emde, John Magaro, Ulrich Tukur, Alexander Scheer, Jördis Triebel, and Susanne Wolff.

What is COLOGNE 75 about?

The film tells the true story of 18-year-old Vera Brandes, who brings Keith Jarrett to Cologne for a concert in January 1975, thereby enabling the creation of the legendary Köln Concert.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available at KlangWert, at the Schwerin Info, via Eventim, and at the box office.

Experience Cologne 75 live: A young woman, a legendary concert, and great cinematic art

Name: 57. FilmSaloN: Cologne 75
Start: 2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T21:30:00+02:00
Location: werk3 / KlangWert

57. FilmSaloN: Cologne 75 – When a young woman makes music history

A risky decision, an almost unplayable concert, and a young woman with unwavering will: The 57th FilmSaloN brings the widely acclaimed feature film COLOGNE 75 to werk3 / KlangWert in Schwerin on October 20, 2026. The screening begins at 19:30 and combines moving cinema with a fascinating episode from the history of jazz.

A rebellious vision in Cologne of the 1970s

The focus is on 18-year-old Vera Brandes, played by Mala Emde. Against the resistance of her conservative parents and in a male-dominated cultural landscape, she takes the decisive step: At her own risk, she books the Cologne Opera House to bring American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett to Cologne.

The dramaturgy condenses this historical moment into an exciting stage and music film. From seemingly impossible concert planning arises a race against time, doubt, and technical adversities. Vera Brandes fights not only for an artist but also for her own vision of freedom, self-determination, and cultural responsibility.

The emergence of a legendary sound event

Director and author Ido Fluk tells the backstory of Keith Jarrett's legendary The Köln Concert. What initially seems like an impending failure culminates in an improvised piano lesson that later becomes world-famous as a record. With more than four million copies sold, the album is one of the most successful solo jazz releases of all time.

The film transforms this musical history into not a sober think piece but an atmospheric cinematic experience. Light moods, costumes, and the acoustic presence of the piano lead into the tumultuous world of the 1970s. Between concert hall, rehearsal room, and personal conflicts, an intense portrait emerges of a young cultural mediator vying for her place in the art scene.

Acting art between doubt and new beginnings

Mala Emde shapes Vera Brandes as a passionate, intelligent, and resistant main character. John Magaro embodies Keith Jarrett, alongside Alexander Scheer, Ulrich Tukur, Jördis Triebel, and Susanne Wolff. The cast gives the film a marked performative tension and connects personal conflicts with the larger theme of cultural self-assertion.

The staging thrives on its interplay of precise historical reconstruction and emotional intensification. The film observes how art is born from organization and how a risky idea transforms into a lasting impact event. For the audience at werk3 / KlangWert, this film evening promises a special theater atmosphere: approachable, focused, and shaped by the energy of the live experience.

An evening for music and film lovers

The 57th FilmSaloN is organized by the Friends of FILMKUNSTFEST Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e. V. COLOGNE 75 is a German-Polish-Belgian production from 2024 and has a runtime of 110 minutes. The event is aimed at everyone who is enthusiastic about jazz history, strong female figures, ambitious art house cinema, and the connection of music and film.

In the small event space of werk3 / KlangWert, the story unfolds its special effect. The proximity to the screen, the concentrated acoustics, and the intimate theater atmosphere let the departure of that young concert organizer become immediately palpable.

Conclusion: An unforgettable evening between cinema and music history

COLOGNE 75 tells of courage, perseverance, and the creative power of an extraordinary encounter. The 57th FilmSaloN invites you to accompany Vera Brandes on her journey and to relive the emergence of a legendary jazz moment. Those who appreciate strong acting, historical material, and atmospheric cinema will find an impressive stage experience on the screen at werk3 / KlangWert.