Motion Picture- Christiane F. (Criterion Collection)

Label: Criterion

Reissued 10/23/2026, Originally released 1981

Based on the shocking true story of Christiane Felscherinow, this acclaimed German drama follows a troubled 13-year-old West Berlin girl (Natja Brunckhorst) who drifts from the nightclub scene into a devastating world of drugs, addiction, and exploitation. As her dependence on heroin grows, Christiane's life spirals downward, leading her into prostitution and the dangerous culture surrounding Berlin's Bahnhof Zoo. Unflinching film features memorable concert footage of David Bowie. Co-stars Thomas Haustein, Jens Kuphal. 131 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: German DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English; featurettes; screen tests. In German with English subtitles.