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Christiane F. (1981)

"The image of a generation."

7.319812h 11mDE
Drama

Directed by Uli Edel

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

DE

Release

April 2, 1981

Director

Uli Edel

Official Trailer

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Overview

This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14 years old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-storey apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by the 'Sound', a new disco with most modern equipment. Althoug...

Cast

Natja Brunckhorst

Natja Brunckhorst

Christiane

Thomas Haustein

Thomas Haustein

Detlev

Jens Kuphal

Jens Kuphal

Axel

Rainer Woelk

Rainer Woelk

Leiche (as Rainer Wölk)

David Bowie

David Bowie

David Bowie

Eberhard Auriga

Eberhard Auriga

Alter Fixer

Peggy Bussieck

Peggy Bussieck

Puppi

Lothar Chamski

Lothar Chamski

Rolf

Uwe Diderich

Uwe Diderich

Klaus

Jan Georg Effler

Jan Georg Effler

Bernd

Ellen Esser

Ellen Esser

Kessis Mutter

Andreas Fuhrmann

Andreas Fuhrmann

Atze

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Christiane F. (1981), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14 years old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-storey apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by the 'Sound', a new disco with most modern equipment. Although she's legally too young, she asks a friend to take her. There she meets Detlef, who's in a clique where everybody's on drugs. Step by step she gets drawn deeper into the scene.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Christiane F.. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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