Christiane F. (1981)

7.5R138 minDirector: Uli Edel

1981 film by Uli Edel

Christiane F. (German: Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo, de ) is a 1981 West German biographical drama film directed by Uli Edel. It depicts the descent of Christiane Felscherinow, a bored and depressed 13-year-old coming of age in 1970s West Berlin, to a 14-year-old heroin addict. Based on the 1978 non-fiction book Zoo Station: The Story of Christiane F., transcribed and edited from tape recordings by Kai Hermann and Horst Rieck, the film immediately acquired cult status and features David Bowie as both composer and as himself. In 2013, Felscherinow published her autobiography Christiane F. – My Second Life.

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What is Christiane F. about?
Christiane F. (1981) — This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 1970s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14-year-old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-story apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by 'The Sound', a new disco with the most m
Is Christiane F. based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Christiane F. scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.