Heidi
Synopsis
Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.
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Heidi Official US Release Trailer (2017) - Anuk Steffen Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-17
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Anuk Steffen
Heidi
Bruno Ganz
Alpöhi
Quirin Agrippi
Geissenpeter
Isabelle Ottmann
Klara Sesemann
Katharina Schüttler
Miss Rottenmeier
Maxim Mehmet
Mr. Sesemann
Hannelore Hoger
Grandmother Sesemann
Jella Haase
Tinette
Anna Schinz
Dete
Peter Lohmeyer
Sebastian
Lilian Naef
Barbel
Monica Gubser
Grandmother
Peter Jecklin
Pastor
Christoph Gaugler
Herdsman
Rebecca Indermaur
Geissenpeterin
Marietta Jemmi
Woman in the village
Michael Kranz
Mr. Kandidat
Markus Hering
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Gsponer
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Spyri, Petra Biondina Volpe
- Original Score
- Niki Reiser
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $8.8M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Zodiac Pictures, Teleclub, Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion, SRF, ZDF, Creative Europe Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Gsponer
Johanna Spyri, Petra Biondina Volpe
Niki Reiser
Matthias Fleischer
Michael Schaerer
Lukas Hobi, Jakob Claussen, Ulrike Putz, Reto Schärli
Department Leadership Roster
Lukas Hobi
Producer
Michael Schaerer
Editor
Jakob Claussen
Producer
Christian M. Goldbeck
Production Design
Anke Winckler
Costume Design
Ulrike Putz
Producer
Niki Reiser
Original Music Composer
Petra Biondina Volpe
Writer
Alain Gsponer
Director
Reto Schärli
Producer
Matthias Fleischer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heidi about?
Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Alain Gsponer.
Who stars in Heidi?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Anuk Steffen, Bruno Ganz, Quirin Agrippi, Isabelle Ottmann, Katharina Schüttler.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Heidi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heidi was composed by Niki Reiser.
Is Heidi based on a book or true story?
Heidi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johanna Spyri".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heidi?
Heidi holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).