"The sparrow in the chimney", interview with director Ramon Zurcher

In "The Sparrow in the Chimney", director Ramon Zürcher returns with the third installment of his “animal trilogy,” exploring the delicate tensions of family life. Set in a pristine ancestral home, the film follows Karen and Markus as they host a birthday gathering disrupted by the arrival of Karen’s sister Jule, sparking the unravelling of long-buried secrets and emotional wounds. Zürcher discusses his inspiration to portray the fragility of human connections and the invisible forces that shape family dynamics. Balancing intimate moments with broader social commentary, he reveals how the image of the trapped sparrow became a metaphor for emotional entrapment and the desire for release, culminating in a cathartic, near-tragic finale.