Christiane F. (1981) movie poster

Christiane F. (1981)

Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo
"The image of a generation."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 80% (RT: 80%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

Where to Watch

Streaming
Criterion Channel
Director
Runtime
2h 11m
Country
Germany
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (1,417 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Cast
Natja Brunckhorst as Christiane
Thomas Haustein as Detlev
Jens Kuphal as Axel
Rainer Woelk as Leiche (as Rainer WΓΆlk)
David Bowie as David Bowie
Eberhard Auriga as Alter Fixer
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 1,417 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
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. 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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Natja Brunckhorst spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Christiane F. is a 1981 drama film directed by Uli Edel. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,417 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Christiane F. delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Christiane F. (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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