Christiane F.

Noir meets diary film as a Berlin teen’s addiction spirals from normal life into needle and neon. Berlin’s decaying underbelly becomes her stage as she bonds with fellow users and a male hustler. A harrowing snapshot of the 70s, carried by its teenage protagonist’s unflinching gaze.

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Uli Edel directed Christiane F. in 1981. See Uli Edel's full filmography, where to start with Uli Edel, or where to go after you've seen everything by Uli Edel.

Christiane F. was released in 1981 (DE original-language production), with a runtime of 131 minutes.