Heidi

A gentle, heartwarming story of a spirited orphan winning over a gruff grandfather amid picturesque Alpine scenery.

Directed by

Delbert Mann

Genres

Drama, Family, Tv movie

Starring

Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell

Tagline

High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair.

Overview

Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, found family, isolation, healing

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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