by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Helmed by director Uli Edel, this West German coming-of-age drama is the tale of an aimless teen-aged girl, played by Natja Brunkhorst. In search of kicks, Brunkhorst falls in with junkie/pusher Thomas Haustein. Christiane F boasts a generous chunk of concert footage featuring David Bowie.
characteristics
- Drug-dealer
- Teen
- Heroin
- Kids In Trouble
- Abandon All Hope
- Drug Addiction
- Button Pushers
- Concert
- Uncomfortable Viewing
- Whore
- Streetwalker
- Hooker
- Call-girl
- Courtesan
- Prostitute/prostitution
