Jena, July 27, 2026 – This Monday evening, the Theatervorplatz in Jena will transform into an open-air cinema as part of the Filmarena series. The program features the documentary ‘Same Sun – Cycling Through Africa,’ which portrays the impressive journey of Wiebke Lühmann. Before the film begins, the audience can look forward to a personal discussion with the cyclist.
- Event: Filmarena “Same Sun – Cycling Through Africa”
- Date & Time: Monday, 27.07.2026 | Film discussion from 9:00 PM, film starts at 9:30 PM
- Location: Theatervorplatz, Schillergässchen 1, 07745 Jena
- Organizer: FILM e. V. Jena
20,000 Kilometers from Freiburg to South Africa
The documentary follows Wiebke Lühmann on her 430-day bicycle journey from Freiburg to the Cape of Good Hope. Along her route, she crossed 22 countries and covered approximately 20,000 kilometers. The film provides an unfiltered look at the challenges of the tour – from sandstorms in the Sahara and Liberian rainforests to mental lows in the southern Congo, before the route finally led through Angola and Namibia to South Africa.
Film discussion with Wiebke Lühmann from 9:00 PM
A special highlight of the evening is the personal film discussion: Starting at 9:00 PM – half an hour before the film begins – Wiebke Lühmann will be present at the Theatervorplatz. In conversation with the audience, she will share her encounters, the highs and lows of the trip, and her motivations for this adventure during the summer holidays in Thuringia.
Ticket and Price Information
Tickets for the cinema evening are available both in advance and at the box office. The organizer, FILM e. V. Jena, has set the following pricing conditions:
- Regular admission: 10.00 Euro (advance and box office)
- Reduced admission: 8.00 Euro (advance and box office)
- Eligible for reduction: All persons under 25, students, volunteers, and persons with severe disabilities
- Accessibility: Accompanying persons of severely disabled individuals receive free admission
- Event format: Open-air cinema screening
- Contact for inquiries: FILM e. V. Jena, Phone 03641 2967295, E-Mail post@film-jena.de or online at kulturarena.de as well as film-jena.de
Equipment for the next cycling adventure
Those inspired by Wiebke Lühmann’s Africa trip can find practical bicycle bags and equipment for their own tours here.
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Filmarena | Same Sun – Cycling Through Africa
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