Dating History – A journey through the history of love


The Deutschlandmuseum presents Dating History – an exciting journey through time of love
The first short film in the Deutschlandmuseum
The Deutschlandmuseum presents Dating History – an exciting journey through the history of love.
Experience epic moments together as you move through past eras in the Deutschlandmuseum – from flirting in ancient times to the wild 1920s. This immersive exhibition lets you discover history in a whole new, entertaining way.
Premiere Alert!
On 19 April, the exclusive short film ‘Dating History’ will celebrate its premiere – only online on TikTok and YouTube! Look forward to a unique journey through time with our stars – join us virtually and be inspired!
For all those who can’t wait:
On 10 April there will be an exclusive preview of the short film at the Deutschlandmuseum – a real highlight for all fans!
Whether with your partner or your best friend – enjoy an unforgettable experience at the Deutschlandmuseum!
Premiere
19.
April
Watch online here

Museum Date Night
10 April, 20-23 h
From 19 April 2025 – The premiere of Dating History
Trailer 1


Cast

Photo: Eno de Wit
Damian Hardung
Damian Hardung, born in Cologne in 1998, began his acting career at a young age and first attracted attention with films such as Transpapa and Unter Frauen. His big breakthrough came with the hit series Club der roten Bänder, in which he took on one of the leading roles, and the cinema film Club der roten Bänder – Wie alles begann. He also appeared in the film The Most Beautiful Girl in the World and in the international productions The Name of the Rose and Spides.
Since 2019, Hardung has been one of the main actors in the globally successful Netflix series How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast). His biggest success to date is the role of James Beaufort in the series Maxton Hall, which he has been filming since 2023.

Photo: Martin Kraft CC BY-SA 4.0q
Cosima Henman
Cosima Henman, born in Cologne in 1996, is a German actress and daughter of director Granz Henman. She played her first role in 2010 in the cinema film Teufelskicker. This was followed by appearances in series such as Alles was zählt, Tatort, Blockbustaz and Der Lehrer, which made her known to a wider audience.
She was also seen in the cinema in Klassentreffen 1.0 and The Magic Flute, among others. Since 2024, she has been part of the crime series Behringer und die Toten – Ein Bamberg-Krimi.
Direction

Photo: Clemens Barth
Julius Gause
Julius Gause began his film career as an actor at the age of 12 and took on the leading role in the ZDF series Frühling at the age of 13. Most recently, he appeared in the German-American series Oderbruch (CBS) and in Tom Tykwer’s Berlinale opening film Das Licht.
At the same time, he began working behind the camera at an early age. His horror short film DENIYASHA (2020) won the Schiller Shorts Award and was nominated for the German Youth Film Award.
His feature film SUGAR with Jule Hermann, Michelangelo Fortuzzi and Oliver Mommsen is currently in the distribution phase. The world premiere took place at the Riffa International Film Festival, the German premiere at the Achtung Berlin Film Festival. With his production company Gause & Gause GmbH, he continues to develop films, series and advertising productions – for Bavaria Fiction and ZDF, among others.
Museum Date Night


Fancy a very special date? Then experience the Museum Date Night at the Deutschlandmuseum. Immerse yourself in history, stroll through the eras and enjoy an unforgettable night. You can also look forward to an exclusive screening of the brand new short film ‘Dating History’.
Some love stories belong in a museum
It all kicks off on 10 April – be there when we bring history to life and maybe even write a new one or two.
Exclusive museum visit
with extended opening hours for a relaxed evening
A glass of champagne
Toast the evening with a glass of champagne
Preview of the short film
During the Museum Date Night on 10 April, we will be showing the short film ‘Dating History’ exclusively at the Deutschlandmuseum.
Screening times: 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15

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