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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Uli Edel
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Natja Brunckhorst
Christiane
Thomas Haustein
Detlev
Jens Kuphal
Axel
Rainer Woelk
Leiche (as Rainer Wölk)
David Bowie
David Bowie
Eberhard Auriga
Alter Fixer
Peggy Bussieck
Puppi
Lothar Chamski
Rolf
Uwe Diderich
Klaus
Jan Georg Effler
Bernd
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