Insects – Heroes in the Hidden: Special Film Screening at Monopol Cinema Munich
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The Hidden World of Insects on the Big Screen
On October 20, 2026, the Munich initiative Healthy Earth. Healthy Children. invites you to a special film event at the Monopol Cinema in Munich as part of Munich Climate Week. The special screening of Insects – Heroes in the Hidden combines impressive nature footage with important questions about health, nutrition, biodiversity, and the future of upcoming generations.
Fascinating Insights into the Microcosm
The documentary film by director Nepomuk Pfaff takes the audience on a journey through the evolutionary history of insects. Approximately 400 to 480 million years ago, a cinematic journey begins that shows how closely these often-overlooked creatures are connected to the natural cycles of our planet.
Macro shots make visible the structures, movements, and habitats that remain hidden in everyday life. The distinctive voice of Katharina Thalbach accompanies the images and directs attention to the central role of insects in functioning ecosystems and biological diversity.
Film Evening with Discussion Afterwards
The screening starts on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Following the approximately 88-minute documentary film, a moderated discussion with producer Jim Lerch and the prevention expert and initiator of Healthy Earth. Healthy Children. is planned.
This gives the cinema evening an additional professional dimension: The event combines cinematic art, environmental education, and societal dialogue. The focus is on the importance of insects for agriculture and nutrition, as well as the question of how human usage and ecological processes can work better together in the future.
An Event Experience for Nature and Cinema Fans
The event atmosphere at Monopol Cinema provides the perfect setting for a focused documentary film evening. On the big screen, the detailed nature images unfold their full impact, while the subsequent discussion offers space for contextualization and exchange.
The event is suitable for adults, families interested in nature topics, education enthusiasts, and anyone concerned with climate protection, biodiversity, and sustainable nutrition. The documentary is approved for all ages.
Practical Information for Cinema Visitors
The Monopol Cinema is located at Schleißheimer Straße 127 in Munich. The venue is accessible by public transport: The subway station Hohenzollernplatz is nearby, and tram and bus stop at the Nordbad stop. According to Monopol Cinema, the regular price for special events with guests is 12.50 euros. Discounts are available for students, trainees, Munich-Pass holders, and people with disabilities.
The cinema is accessible. Visitors in wheelchairs can be assisted via an elevator to the cinema hall; a barrier-free toilet is also available.
Conclusion: Small Creatures, Big Importance
Insects – Heroes in the Hidden opens the view to a fascinating world right beneath our feet. The special screening combines powerful images, scientific perspectives, and a moderated discussion into an informative event experience. Those who want to better understand the importance of insects for nature, nutrition, and the future will experience an impressive film evening at Monopol Cinema with sustainable food for thought.
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