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Haunting Family Drama 'The Sparrow in the Chimney' Debuts

6/20/2025

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Ramon Zürcher’s poignant film, The Sparrow in the Chimney, makes its U.S. debut on August 1 at BAM. Over the course of a birthday celebration, Karen and her family grapple with haunting past traumas, revealing the delicate threads that bind them. With powerful performances from Maren Eggert and Britta Hammelstein, the film delves deep into the complexities of family and reality.

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Story summary

Ramon Zürcher’s poignant film, The Sparrow in the Chimney, makes its U.S. debut on August 1 at BAM. Over the course of a birthday celebration, Karen and her family grapple with haunting past traumas, revealing the delicate threads that bind them. With powerful performances from Maren Eggert and Britta Hammelstein, the film delves deep into the complexities of family and reality.