Contergan: Die Eltern
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
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Languages
- German
- Budget
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- Revenue
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- Age rating
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- Quality
- 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
- Production
- Bundesverband ContergangeschädigterMoraki-Film
Crew
Director
Andreas Fischer
Writers
Andreas Fischer
Fabienne Westhoff
Editor
Ralph Kaechele
Director of Photography
Roland Breitschuh
Director of Photography
Dieter Stürmer
Director of Photography
Martina Pille
Editor
