Heidi and Peter
Heidi und Peter
Synopsis
Heidi lives with Alp-Öhi n the Swiss Alps in the summer, where she helps Peter tend the goats. In winter, she stays in the village and attends school. One day, a letter arrives from Heidi's German friend, Klara Sesemann, announcing her visit. Klara indeed appears the next summer along with her grandmother and the prim governess Miss Rottenmeyer. Klara is quickly convinced to stay with Heidi, but Peter becomes resentful that Heidi now spends so little time with him...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Schnyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Spyri
- Original Title
- Heidi und Peter
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Schnyder
Johanna Spyri
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Schnyder
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi and Peter
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What is Heidi and Peter about?
Heidi lives with Alp-Öhi n the Swiss Alps in the summer, where she helps Peter tend the goats. In winter, she stays in the village and attends school. One day, a letter arrives from Heidi's German friend, Klara Sesemann, announcing her visit. Klara indeed appears the next summer along with her grandmother and the prim governess Miss Rottenmeyer. Klara is quickly convinced to stay with Heidi, but Peter becomes resentful that Heidi now spends so little time with him...
Who directed Heidi and Peter?
Heidi and Peter was directed by Franz Schnyder.
Who stars in Heidi and Peter?
The principal cast of Heidi and Peter includes Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Margrit Rainer, Isa Günther, Theo Lingen.
When was Heidi and Peter released and how long is it?
Heidi and Peter was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heidi and Peter?
Heidi and Peter holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).