Parents
Wir Eltern
Synopsis
Two parents in Zurich think they have been doing everything right. Yet their teenage children disrupt their perfect family system until the parents move out themselves. The boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Schweikert, Eric Bergkraut
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Schweikert, Eric Bergkraut
- Original Score
- Marie-Jeanne Serero
- Original Title
- Wir Eltern
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- P.S. 72 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Schweikert, Eric Bergkraut
Ruth Schweikert, Eric Bergkraut
Marie-Jeanne Serero
Stéphane Kuthy
Bigna Tomschin
Eric Bergkraut
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bergkraut
Producer
Stéphane Kuthy
Director of Photography
Marie-Jeanne Serero
Original Music Composer
Bigna Tomschin
Editor
Ruth Schweikert
Screenplay
Eric Bergkraut
Screenplay
Ruth Schweikert
Director
Eric Bergkraut
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Parents.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parents
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parents about?
Two parents in Zurich think they have been doing everything right. Yet their teenage children disrupt their perfect family system until the parents move out themselves. The boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred.
Who directed Parents?
Parents was directed by Ruth Schweikert, Eric Bergkraut.
Who stars in Parents?
The principal cast of Parents includes Eric Bergkraut, Elisabeth Niederer, Elia Bergkraut, Ruben Bergkraut, Orell Bergkraut.
When was Parents released and how long is it?
Parents was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Parents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parents was composed by Marie-Jeanne Serero.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parents?
Parents holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).