When does the screening take place?

The screening begins on May 28, 2026, at 6:45 PM.

What is the ticket price?

The regular ticket price is €9.50.

Where is the event held?

At Odeon - Cinema & Café at Luitpoldstr. 25 in Bamberg.

Is the event covered and indoors?

Yes, the screening takes place in the cinema and thus indoors.

How long is the film?

The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 1 minute according to current film information.

Are there official channels for the film?

Yes, official channels are listed on Instagram, Facebook, and the distributor's website.

An Emotional Cinema Evening about Courage, Dignity, and Friendship in Bamberg

Name: Cursed Normal
Start: 2026-05-28T20:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-28T20:45:00+02:00
Location: Odeon - Kino & Café

Cursed Normal: When Cinema Hits the Heart in Bamberg

With Cursed Normal, a touching, heartwarming, and sharply observed tragicomedy will be shown on May 28, 2026, at the Odeon Bamberg, which is much more than a film about Tourette: It tells a story of dignity, self-assertion, and the quiet power of friendship.

A True Story That Resists Turning a Blind Eye

Based on the life of John Davidson, director Kirk Jones paints a portrait of a man whose unusual tics were first misunderstood, then stigmatized, and ultimately reinterpreted through encounters with open-minded people in the early 1980s. The film combines social realist drama with gentle humor, finding the precise balance that elicits strong audience reactions: compassion without sentimentality, empathy without a pedagogical finger-wagging.

Robert Aramayo Carries the Film with Remarkable Presence

At the center is Robert Aramayo as John Davidson. The casting of Shirley Henderson, Maxine Peake, and Peter Mullan adds depth to the story, while the direction allows the characters space rather than coercing them. This is where the quality of this production lies: it relies on acting talent, precise dramaturgy, and an emotional truth that unfolds rather than imposes.

Bamberg Receives a Quiet, Powerful Stage Experience on Screen

Even though it is a film screening, the evening at the Odeon feels like a small cultural stage experience: The traditional program cinema with its café ambiance, historical cinema style, and intimate atmosphere creates the ideal setting for a work that prioritizes closeness, nuance, and the acoustics of subtleties. Here, spectacle does not count, but rather the concentration on character, gaze, and audience reaction.

Why This Evening Stays With You

Cursed Normal combines moving storytelling cinema with social relevance. The film opens eyes to Tourette, exclusion, and inclusion without losing its lightness. Anyone interested in clever, human, and artfully performed films will experience an evening in Bamberg that resonates and provides material for conversation.

Conclusion: The audience can expect an emotionally dense film evening at the Odeon Bamberg, with a strong lead performance, finely tuned direction, and a story that inspires courage. Those who appreciate cinema with heart, principles, and cultural depth should not miss this date.