Heidi (1952)
Heidi, a young orphan girl living with her aunt in Frankfurt, is forced to move to the Swiss Alps to live with her ornery grandfather. At first, he resents her presence, but, after a short while, Heidi manages to pierce his gruff exterior, and the two become close. She also befriends a young shepherd named Peter. After three years, Heidi's aunt arrives and demands Heidi's return to Frankfurt.
Director: Luigi Comencini
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 13, 1952
Cast
- Elsbeth Sigmund - Heidi
- Heinrich Gretler - Alp-Öhi / Alp-Ochi, Heidi's Grandfather
- Thomas Klameth - Geissenpeter
- Elsie Attenhofer - Tante Dete
- Margrit Rainer - Peters Mutter
- Fred Tanner - Pfarrer
- Isa Günther - Klara Sesemann
- Willy Birgel - Herr Sesemann
- Traute Carlsen - Klaras Grossmutter
- Anita Mey - Fräulein Rottenmeier
Screenplay
- Richard Schweizer (Screenplay)
- Johanna Spyri (Novel)
Music: Robert Blum
Cinematography: Emil Berna, Peter Frischknecht
Editing: Hermann Haller
Production: Praesens-Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Keywords
grandfather, alps mountains, swiss, heidi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heidi about?
- Heidi, a young orphan girl living with her aunt in Frankfurt, is forced to move to the Swiss Alps to live with her ornery grandfather. At first, he resents her presence, but, after a short while, Heidi manages to pierce his gruff exterior, and the two become close. She also befriends a young shepherd named Peter. After three years, Heidi's aunt arrives and demands Heidi's return to Frankfurt.
- Who directed Heidi?
- Heidi was directed by Luigi Comencini.
- Who stars in Heidi?
- Heidi stars Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Thomas Klameth, Elsie Attenhofer, Margrit Rainer, Fred Tanner.
- How long is Heidi?
- Heidi has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Heidi?
- Heidi is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Heidi produced?
- Heidi was produced in Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Heidi?
- The themes of Heidi include: Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren.