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The Sparrow in the Chimney streaming

Original title: Der Spatz im Kamin
2024 Movie Switzerland Drama Ages 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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