Contergan: Die Eltern (2003): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2003, Contergan: Die Eltern is a documental film directed by Andreas Fischer, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s 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 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.

Who’s in it. Contergan: Die Eltern stars Wolfgang Korruhn as Narrator, Sigrid Baumann-Senn as Self, Karin Berg-Kotterba as Self and Gisela Brückner as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Contergan: Die Eltern sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contergan: Die Eltern page.

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