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In the Country of My Parents (1981): Cast

In the Country of My Parents (1981) movie poster

In the Country of My Parents is a 1981 documentary starring Jeanine Meerapfel, Eva Ebner and Luc Bondy. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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In the Country of My Parents (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
Studio
WDR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Country of My Parents About?

The premise of In the Country of My Parents without spoilers.

She says, “Had it not been for Hitler, I would have been born a German‑Jewish child, more German than Jewish, in a small southern German village. Instead I was born in Argentina, grew up speaking Spanish, and arrived in Germany seventeen years ago.” In this autobiographical documentary, director Jeanine Meerapfel searches for her Jewish identity while confronting the realities of modern Germany, reflecting on memory, belonging and the country’s past.

In the Country of My Parents Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • f rated
  • west berlin west germany
  • mother daughter relationship
  • jew
  • jewish
  • interview
  • immigration
  • immigrant
  • girl
  • german
  • germany
  • french
+4 more
  • father daughter relationship
  • emigrant
  • berlin germany
  • argentina
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Cast & crew

In the Country of My Parents Cast

Jeanine Meerapfel leads the cast, with Eva Ebner and Luc Bondy.

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In the Country of My Parents FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Country of My Parents, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Country of My Parents?

In the Country of My Parents runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was In the Country of My Parents released?

In the Country of My Parents was released on October 7, 1981.

Who is in the cast of In the Country of My Parents?

In the Country of My Parents stars Jeanine Meerapfel, Eva Ebner and Luc Bondy, among 4 credited actors.

Does In the Country of My Parents have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Country of My Parents has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Country of My Parents in?

The original language of In the Country of My Parents is German.

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