When does the screening of Wendy and Lucy take place?

The screening begins on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM.

When does entry start?

Entry starts half an hour before the film begins at 8:00 PM.

What is the admission fee?

Entry to the Shell Cinema is free.

Where will the film be shown?

The screening takes place in Lecture Hall N2 of the JGU Shell at Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 23 in 55128 Mainz.

Will the film be shown in the original version?

The films of the Shell Cinema program are shown in the original version with German subtitles if possible.

Is the event location accessible?

The main entrance of the Shell is generally accessible; however, the entrance doors are difficult to open, and the side entrances are not accessible. An accessible WC is not located in the building.

Wendy and Lucy: A Quiet Film Evening about Loss, Closeness, and Human Dignity

Name: FILMZ – Shell Cinema: WENDY AND LUCY
Start: 2026-11-24T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T22:30:00+01:00
Location: JGU - Muschel

WENDY AND LUCY: A Quiet Drama about Loss and Solidarity

At the FILMZ Shell Cinema in Mainz, Wendy and Lucy unfolds as a minimalist, realistic cinematic experience of great emotional precision. The story follows Wendy, who lives with her dog Lucy in an old Honda and is on her way to Alaska, where she hopes for work and a fresh start. As her financial hardships catch up with her, the fragile bond with her loyal companion begins to falter.

Between Departure and Social Coldness

Kelly Reichardt's drama focuses on people living at the edge of societal security. The direction employs reduced gestures, laconic dialogues, and a concentrated visual language. From a seemingly small everyday situation emerges a poignant portrait of poverty, solitude, dignity, and the search for a place where a life seems possible again.

An Acting Craft of Subtle Tones

Michelle Williams carries the film with a restrained, highly concentrated performance. Her acting makes Wendy's exhaustion as visible as her unwavering will to keep going. The relationship between Wendy and Lucy gives the film its special warmth: amidst uncertainty, the dog becomes the emotional center and a symbol of unconditional closeness.

The Shell Cinema as a Shared Stage Experience

The screening takes place in Lecture Hall N2 of the JGU Shell. FILMZ transforms the university space into an atmospheric cinema hall with cushions and drinks. The film will be shown in the original version with German subtitles if possible. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the start is at 8:30 PM. The event series regularly presents free cinema and was awarded the Cinema Program Prize Rheinland-Pfalz in 2025 as the first university cinema.

Conclusion: A Film That Resonates Long After

Wendy and Lucy promises no loud cinema but an intense stage experience of a special kind: a quiet, precise, and deeply human encounter with a character who continues to look forward despite all setbacks. Those who appreciate realistic auteur cinema, strong acting, and a concentrated theater atmosphere will experience an evening full of resonance.