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The Sparrow in the Chimney streaming

Original title: Der Spatz im Kamin

2024 Movie Switzerland Drama FSK 16

By: Ramon Zürcher With: Lea Zoë Voss, Ilja Bultmann, Finnigan Inan, Andreas Döhler, Maren Eggert

The stark personality differences between sisters Karen and Jule become apparent as their families come together for a birthday party.

Filmium rating

67%

Festival Achievements

Schweizer Filmpreis 2025

Nominations:

Bester Spielfilm • Bestes Drehbuch • Beste Filmmusik • Beste Montage • Bester Ton

Locarno Film Festival 2024

Nominations:

Concorso Internazionale

Mood

Dystopian

Intense

Melancholic

Reflective

Sincere

Tense

Cast & Crew

Ramon Zürcher

Maren Eggert

Lea Zoë Voss

Luana Greco

Andreas Döhler

Milian Zerzawy

Luise Heyer

Paula Schindler

Ilja Bultmann

Britta Hammelstein

Finnigan Inan

Collaborative

Ensemble Cast

Notable Performances

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Artistic

Character-Focused

Emotional

Intimate

Intimate Framing

Long Takes

Natural Lighting

Realistic

Film Movements

Art-House

European Cinema

Narrative Structure

Episodic

Nonlinear

Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Dynamic

Measured

Meditative

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Tension-Filled

Runtime

Art-House

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient Music

Diegetic Sounds

Subtle Score

Style

Artistic

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Intricate

Realistic

Refined

Time-Period

2020S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Control

Control And Resistance

Emotional Baggage

Family Dynamics

Past Vs Present

Sibling Tension

Characters

Children

Parents

Siblings

Ending

Ambiguous

Emotional Climax

Transformation

Historical Context

2020S

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Emotional Tension

Family Gathering

Memories Of Mother

Plot

Domestic Tension

Emotional Conflict

Emotional Struggle

Family Dynamics

Family Reunion

Memory

Memory And Loss

Setting

Bern

Family Home

Intimate

Intimate Domestic Space

Picturesque

Rapperswil

Rural Switzerland

Shooting Location

Bern

Family House

Rapperswil

Theme

Emotional Resilience

Emotional Struggle

Family Dynamics

Family Relationships

Memory

Memory And Loss

Personal Growth

Genre

Art-House

Drama

Family

Family Film

Psychological

Audiences

Adults

Art-House

Art-House Cinephiles

Drama Enthusiasts

European Film Enthusiasts

Family Drama

Family-Oriented

Titles

The Sparrow In The Chimney

Reception

Acclaimed

Award-Winning

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Positive Reception

Positive Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 90%

Production Countries

Switzerland

Release Year

2024

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