Filmmaker Ramon Zürcher joins us to discuss 'The Sparrow in the Chimney,' the final installment in his trilogy with twin brother Silvan that explores family dynamics through a seemingly simple birthday gathering. We dive into how the brothers navigate their creative partnership—sometimes co-directing, other times working solo—while maintaining their unique collaborative relationship.

Ramon walks us through the film's exploration of two very different sisters, Karen and Jule, whose contrasting personalities create mounting tension during a family visit. He explains his approach to character development and why he avoids clichéd family drama tropes, instead focusing on the complex layers beneath everyday interactions. The conversation touches on his background in choreography and how it influences his meticulous attention to sound design and visual storytelling.

From the lengthy development of this trilogy to his philosophy of writing scripts that incorporate audio and visual elements from the start, Ramon offers insights into creating what he calls a complete sensory experience rather than just a visual narrative.