When Love, Memory & Identity Collide 🧠♥️ Experience A Fading Man at the Amman International Film Festival
Making its Arab Premiere, A Fading Man is a German drama-comedy that explores love, memory, and the unexpected ways life can change. The film follows Hanne, whose quiet life with her partner Bernd is disrupted when her ex-husband Kurt returns with dementia, unaware that their marriage ended decades ago.
As the three navigate an unusual new reality, old wounds resurface and forgotten emotions return, raising powerful questions about love, identity, and what remains when memories begin to disappear.
Directed by Welf Reinhart, this heartfelt story blends drama, humor, and romance to explore the fragile connections that shape our lives.
Event Details
📅 Screening Date: July 31, 2026
🕗 Time: 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Royal Film Commission – Outdoor Cinema
🎬 Duration: 102 minutes + Q&A
🔞 Age Rating: 18+
🗣️ Language: German
🔤 Subtitles: English, Arabic
💬 Q&A: Available
What to Expect
🧠 A Story About Memory & Love
Follow Hanne’s emotional journey as she faces the return of a man who remembers a different version of their past and discovers new possibilities for the future.
❤️ A Unique Take on Relationships
Explore how love, loyalty, and connection evolve when life takes unexpected turns.
🇩🇪 Arab Premiere
Experience this German feature for the first time in the Arab world as part of the Non-Arab Competition at the Amman International Film Festival.
🏆 International Recognition
The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and received the Student Jury Award at Riviera International Film Festival.
🎥 A Thought-Provoking Human Drama
Discover a story that balances emotion and humor while exploring aging, identity, and the memories that define who we are.
💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a Q&A and hear more about the film’s creative process, themes, and the journey behind bringing this story to life.
🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited for both screenings. If a screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.