Needle Park Baby
Platzspitzbaby
Synopsis
Spring 1995 - after the closure of the Needle Park and the public drug scene in Zurich, eleven-year-old Mia and her heroin addicted mother Sandrine are relocated to the countryside. While caring for her mother, Mia spends time with her imaginary friend and a gang of local teenage misfits. These friendships finally give her the strength to rebel and break free from her abusive mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Monnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Halbheer, André Küttel
- Original Score
- Matteo Pagamici
- Original Title
- Platzspitzbaby
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- C-Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Monnard
Michelle Halbheer, André Küttel
Matteo Pagamici
Darran Bragg
Sophie Blöchlinger
Peter Reichenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Blöchlinger
Editor
Pierre Monnard
Director
Darran Bragg
Director of Photography
Peter Reichenbach
Producer
André Küttel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Needle Park Baby
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What is Needle Park Baby about?
Spring 1995 - after the closure of the Needle Park and the public drug scene in Zurich, eleven-year-old Mia and her heroin addicted mother Sandrine are relocated to the countryside. While caring for her mother, Mia spends time with her imaginary friend and a gang of local teenage misfits. These friendships finally give her the strength to rebel and break free from her abusive mother.
Who directed Needle Park Baby?
Needle Park Baby was directed by Pierre Monnard.
Who stars in Needle Park Baby?
The principal cast of Needle Park Baby includes Luna Mwezi, Sarah Spale, Jerry Hoffmann, Lea Whitcher, Anouk Petri.
When was Needle Park Baby released and how long is it?
Needle Park Baby was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Needle Park Baby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Needle Park Baby was composed by Matteo Pagamici.
Is Needle Park Baby based on a book or true story?
Needle Park Baby is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michelle Halbheer".