The Sparrow in the Chimney
Der Spatz im Kamin
Synopsis
Karen and Markus live with their children in Karen’s parents’ house. Karen’s sister Jule travels with her family to Markus’ birthday party. While Karen takes everyone’s breath away with her domineering manner, Jule is the complete opposite. Gradually a front forms against Karen until everything escalates into a fiery inferno. An inferno that destroys the old to create the new.
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DER SPATZ IM KAMIN (Official Trailer, Deutsch/d)Official
Type: Bloopers • Published 2024-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramon Zürcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramon Zürcher
- Original Score
- Balz Bachmann
- Original Title
- Der Spatz im Kamin
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Zürcher Film, SRF, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramon Zürcher
Ramon Zürcher
Balz Bachmann
Alex Hasskerl
Ramon Zürcher
Silvan Zürcher
Department Leadership Roster
Ramon Zürcher
Writer
Silvan Zürcher
Producer
Alex Hasskerl
Director of Photography
Ramon Zürcher
Editor
Ramon Zürcher
Director
Peter Scherz
Production Design
Linda Harper
Costume Design
Balz Bachmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sparrow in the Chimney
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What is The Sparrow in the Chimney about?
Karen and Markus live with their children in Karen’s parents’ house. Karen’s sister Jule travels with her family to Markus’ birthday party. While Karen takes everyone’s breath away with her domineering manner, Jule is the complete opposite. Gradually a front forms against Karen until everything escalates into a fiery inferno. An inferno that destroys the old to create the new.
Who directed The Sparrow in the Chimney?
The Sparrow in the Chimney was directed by Ramon Zürcher.
Who stars in The Sparrow in the Chimney?
The principal cast of The Sparrow in the Chimney includes Maren Eggert, Britta Hammelstein, Luise Heyer, Andreas Döhler, Milian Zerzawy.
When was The Sparrow in the Chimney released and how long is it?
The Sparrow in the Chimney was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sparrow in the Chimney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sparrow in the Chimney was composed by Balz Bachmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sparrow in the Chimney?
The Sparrow in the Chimney holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).