Favorite Films: Christiane F.

                                              Greetings, so I wanted to write about one of my favorite films. I wouldn't really consider this a 'movie review' It's more like just the gist of the movie, but enjoy (no spoilers really)...      Christiane F. (Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo) is a German movie based on the book of the same name which is based on the real life story of Christiane (through the ages of 12-14). Christiane is a teenager in Berlin, Germany during the 70’s who falls into a spiral of drug addiction and ultimately prostitution. The film also depicts other teenagers and cohorts of Christiane F. who congregate in what is known as Zoo Station which is also where most of the drug use and prostitution occurs. The protagonist of the film is Christiane (played by Natja Brunkhorst) and the central theme is her life as a teenage heroin addict but one of the main focuses becomes Christiane’s relationship with Detlef (played by Thomas Haustein) and their mutual drug addiction. What compels me about this movie is that the characters, locations, and events in this film are based on reality. For example, the Bahnhof zoo station is still around today as well as the real Christiane herself. Even if it wasn’t however, this movie would still be a favorite because the plot is intriguing and compelling. The imagery is gritty, realistic, and at times beautiful.. not to mention the soundtrack is amazing (recommended to Bowie fans) there's even a great Bowie concert scene in there.

                                                                                                                
        
       

If you liked Christiane F. you might like: Streetwise Smithereens

                                                                             

 -Blythe