Das deutsche Kind (2017)

Das deutsche Kind (2017) poster

Cem Balta, an aspiring imam, lives in Hanover with his wife Sehra and daughter Hanna. For the family, German culture is just as much a part of their lives as Turkish culture. At least that's what they thought until now. But when they take in Pia, the child of a friend, after a tragedy, they suddenly find themselves confronted with old prejudices. Even in their immediate environment, their decision to raise Pia causes heated discussions. And soon Pia's grandparents Christine and Theo Unger, who do not want their granddaughter to grow up with strangers and certainly not with practicing Muslims, also get involved. A custody battle ensues, which suddenly becomes about values such as faith, family and home...

Director: Umut Dağ
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Iva Zabkar
Cinematography: Andreas Thalhammer, Xiaosu Han
Production: ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de

Keywords

daughter, muslim, foster parents, car accident, grandmother

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Das deutsche Kind about?
Cem Balta, an aspiring imam, lives in Hanover with his wife Sehra and daughter Hanna. For the family, German culture is just as much a part of their lives as Turkish culture. At least that's what they thought until now. But when they take in Pia, the child of a friend, after a tragedy, they suddenly find themselves confronted with old prejudices. Even in their immediate environment, their decision to raise Pia causes heated discussions. And soon Pia's grandparents Christine and Theo Unger, who do not want their granddaughter to grow up with strangers and certainly not with practicing Muslims, also get involved. A custody battle ensues, which suddenly becomes about values such as faith, family and home...
Who directed Das deutsche Kind?
Das deutsche Kind was directed by Umut Dağ.
Who stars in Das deutsche Kind?
Das deutsche Kind stars Katrin Sass, Murathan Muslu, Funda Rosenland, Petra Schmidt-Schaller, Aljoscha Stadelmann, Malina Harbort.
How long is Das deutsche Kind?
Das deutsche Kind has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Das deutsche Kind?
Das deutsche Kind is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Das deutsche Kind produced?
Das deutsche Kind was produced in Germany.