Contergan: Die Eltern
May 04, 2003 · 1h 41m
Director
Andreas FischerOverview
From 1959 to 1962, about 5000 disabled children were born in Germany, often with shortened and altered limbs, but also very often with damage to internal organs. About half of the children did not survive. In November 1961, it turned out that the sleeping pill and sedative Contergan was responsible for the disabilities. The active ingredient thalidomide had disrupted the growth process of the children in the womb in the early stages of pregnancy. In this documentary, parents of the so-called "Contergan children" tell how they experienced the tragedy.
Cast of Contergan: Die Eltern
Crew of Contergan: Die Eltern
Andreas FischerWriter, Director- Ralph KaecheleDirector of Photography
- Roland BreitschuhDirector of Photography
- Dieter StürmerDirector of Photography
- Fabienne WesthoffAssistant Director, Editor
- Martina PilleEditor
- Ania BellardiProduction Manager
- Elodie StreuberAssistant Director, Production Manager
- Thomas WilkTitle Designer
- Till ButenschönAssistant Camera
- Margit HudelmaierResearcher, Production Manager
- Thomas BiangaAssistant Camera
- Christian FüllgrafLegal Services
- Michael GerloffResearcher
- Klaus Waßen-FlorenSound Designer
- Chara KyriasoglouMusic
About Contergan: Die Eltern
What is Contergan: Die Eltern about?
From 1959 to 1962, about 5000 disabled children were born in Germany, often with shortened and altered limbs, but also very often with damage to internal organs. About half of the children did not survive. In November 1961, it turned out that the sleeping pill and sedative Contergan was responsible for the disabilities. The active ingredient thalidomide had disrupted the growth process of the…
When was Contergan: Die Eltern released?
Contergan: Die Eltern was released on May 4, 2003.
How long is Contergan: Die Eltern?
Contergan: Die Eltern runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who directed Contergan: Die Eltern?
Contergan: Die Eltern was directed by Andreas Fischer.
Who is in the cast of Contergan: Die Eltern?
The cast of Contergan: Die Eltern includes Wolfgang Korruhn (Narrator), Sigrid Baumann-Senn (Self), Karin Berg-Kotterba (Self), Gisela Brückner (Self) and Joachim Brückner (Self).