When does the preview start and how long is the film

The start is on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 20:00. The runtime is approximately 103 minutes; breaks are usually not scheduled for previews.

What is the cost of a ticket

According to Kinopolis, the preview costs from €10.99; the final price depends on seat category and availability.

Where does the presentation take place

Kinopolis Landshut, Am Alten Viehmarkt 5, 84028 Landshut. The hall will be displayed during the booking process.

Are there parking options and public transport connections

Yes. Parking is available in CCL, entrance via Podewilsstraße. Public transport: bus lines 5, 11, 14, 106, and 109 to the stop at Am Alten Viehmarkt/CCL.

How accessible is the visit

Several halls have designated wheelchair spaces; details are shown on the seating plan. The free app Greta supports audio description and subtitles.

What age rating applies

The event page mentions FSK oP; details may change until the national premiere.

The Progressive Nostalgists: Wit, Warmth, and Barbs at Kinopolis

Name: Preview: The Progressive Nostalgists
Start: 2026-01-21T21:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-21T22:43:00+01:00
Location: Kinopolis

Time Travel with a Bite: The Progressive Nostalgists as an Exclusive Preview in Landshut

Before the national premiere, Kinopolis Landshut presents the sparkling social comedy The Progressive Nostalgists – a 103-minute time travel between 1958 and 2025 with Elsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon. The pre-premiere promises a lively stage experience on the screen: pointed dialogues, precise staging, fine acting talent, and ample situational comedy.

What it's about: Role Models in the Spin Cycle

A short circuit in the new washing machine catapults Hélène and Michel from 1950s France into our present. Suddenly, hierarchies are turned upside down: empowerment meets househusband daily life, emancipation meets longing for tradition. The dramaturgy utilizes the time travel motif for double-edged humor and depicts with a clear directorial eye the comedy of modern rituals – from smart homes to self-assembly of furniture.

Directorial Approach: Precision, Rhythm, Audience Reaction

Director Vinciane Millereau relies on quick timing, well-placed punchlines, and a lighting mood that oscillates between the warm nostalgia gold of the 50s and cooler contemporary colors. The film world's set design – tight kitchens, smooth glass facades, realistic soundscapes – creates a theater atmosphere in the hall. Typical audience reaction: liberating laughter when Michel fails at technology, followed by quiet moments where Hélène's newly gained freedom is touched.

Acting Talent: Zylberstein and Bourdon in Top Form

Elsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon guide through the contrasts of the eras with physical precision and mimetic wit. Their character portrayal remains human and detailed; small gestures carry large meanings – a glance, a caught breath, a hesitant step into modernity. The chemistry between them shapes the comedic tone and provides the story with emotional grounding.

Resonance and Classification

French media highlight the elegant balance between humor and social mirror; reviews emphasize the sharp situational comedy and the discursive view on emancipation. In the history of current time travel comedies, the film positions itself as a pointed portrayal of our present – comical, sarcastic, and surprisingly tender.

Conclusion

Expect a sparkling comedy with pace, strong character guidance, and clear dramaturgy. Laugh at the pitfalls of progress, enjoy the acoustics of the hall and the precise lighting mood – and experience live how nostalgia and present dance together. Secure your tickets in time!