Album Description:
Moi, Christiane F. droguee, prostituee, Bande Originale de Film is a soundtrack album by David Bowie, released in 1981 to accompany the German film of the same name. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane Felscherinow, which tells the story of a young girl's descent into drug addiction and prostitution in Berlin.
The soundtrack album features six new songs by Bowie, as well as two live recordings and two instrumental tracks. The new songs are all dark and atmospheric, reflecting the themes of the film. The title track, "Moi, Christiane F.", is a haunting ballad about the protagonist's drug addiction. "V-2 Schneider" is an experimental instrumental track that features distorted guitars and electronic sounds. "TVC 15" is a more upbeat song with a catchy melody, but the lyrics are still about the dangers of drug use.
The two live recordings on the album are "Station to Station" and "Look Back in Anger". "Station to Station" is a classic Bowie song from his 1976 album of the same name. The live version features a more aggressive and energetic performance than the studio recording. "Look Back in Anger" is a cover of the Oasis song of the same name. Bowie's version is more subdued and atmospheric than the original, but it still retains the song's power and emotion.
The two instrumental tracks on the album are "Sense of Doubt" and "Warszawa". "Sense of Doubt" is a slow and atmospheric track that features Bowie's trademark synthesizers. "Warszawa" is a more upbeat instrumental track with a driving rhythm.
Moi, Christiane F. droguee, prostituee, Bande Originale de Film is a dark and atmospheric album that perfectly complements the film it was made for. The new songs are all excellent, and the live recordings and instrumental tracks are also worth hearing.
The Story of Christian F.:
The film "Christiane F". is based on the semi-autobiographical novel "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo" by Christiane Felscherinow, which tells the story of a young girl's descent into drug addiction and prostitution in Berlin.
The film's protagonist, Christiane Felscherinow (played by Natja Brunckhorst), is a 13-year-old girl who lives with her mother and younger sister in a working-class neighborhood in West Berlin. Christiane is bored and restless, and she finds solace in the music of David Bowie. One night, she sneaks out of the house to go to a nightclub called Sound, where she meets a group of older teenagers who are into drugs. Christiane is quickly drawn into their world of heroin and prostitution, and she soon finds herself addicted to both drugs and the lifestyle that comes with them.
The film follows Christiane's downward spiral as she loses her friends, her family, and her self-respect. She becomes involved in a violent relationship with a drug dealer, and she even turns to prostitution to support her habit. At one point, she attempts suicide, but she is unsuccessful.
Eventually, Christiane realizes that she needs help, and she enters a rehabilitation clinic. The film ends with Christiane clean and sober, but it is clear that her journey is far from over.
"Christiane F". is a disturbing but powerful film that provides a glimpse into the dark world of drug addiction and prostitution. The film is not for the faint of heart, but it is an important and necessary film that should be seen by anyone who is interested in understanding the dangers of drug abuse
