Christiane F.
Christiane F.
Christiane F. is a 1981 West German biographical drama film directed by Uli Edel. It depicts the teenage drug addiction of Christiane Felscherinow in 1970s West Berlin and is based on the nonfiction book *Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo*. The film has screened in Canadian repertory and art-house contexts and is discussed in international film criticism available to Canadian audiences.
Plot
The film follows Christiane, a bored 13-year-old in West Berlin, as she becomes involved with a nightlife scene centered on the Sound discotheque and gradually enters heroin addiction. It portrays drug use, exploitation, and the consequences of dependency.
Source material
The film adapts the 1978 nonfiction book *Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo*, which was compiled from interviews and tape recordings of Christiane Felscherinow. The story is presented as a dramatization of her teenage experiences.
Production and release
Directed by Uli Edel, the film was released in 1981 in West Germany. It runs about 138 minutes and was originally filmed in German.
Reception
Contemporary and later sources describe the film as a harrowing depiction of heroin addiction and as a cult classic. It has remained known for its bleak portrayal of urban drug culture.
Key facts
- Christiane F. is a 1981 West German biographical drama film directed by Uli Edel.
- It is based on the nonfiction book *Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo*.
- Natja Brunckhorst stars as Christiane F.
- David Bowie is associated with the film as both composer and appearing as himself in related source descriptions.
- The film became a cult title after its release.
The film has screened in Canadian repertory and art-house contexts and is discussed in international film criticism available to Canadian audiences.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiane_F._(film)Supports: Original title, director, year, country, and plot synopsis.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082176/Supports: Release year and basic plot description.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/christiane-f-1982Supports: Critical description of the film as a portrayal of teenage addiction and its basis in real events.
- The Brattle — https://brattlefilm.org/movies/christiane-f/Supports: Runtime, language, cast, director, and adaptation source.
- Google Play Movies — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Christiane_F?id=6505811E7BCF758AMV&hl=en_IESupports: Summary, source book, and mention of David Bowie.