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THE REVIEW
Christiane Vera Felscherinow has a terrible childhood, marked by drug addiction and prostitution. During a trial in 1978, which convicted her for drug possession, she was interviewed by two journalists who later published the interview for a German news magazine, which led Christiane to write her autobiographical novel, "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo" ("We Children of Bahnhof Zoo"), inspiration for the 1981 film of the same name.
"Christiane F." is the soundtrack of the film, curated by David Bowie, produced by Tony Visconti, and released by RCA in 1981.
All in all, it turns out to be a perfect soundtrack, one that fits perfectly with the film, with everything. The quality of the record is immediately surprising. Although at times one may have the sensation of stumbling upon a disjointed "best of," some tracks are partially unreleased. "TVC 15," edited to a shorter duration; "Heroes/Helden," a hybrid mix of "Heroes" sung in three languages (English, French, and German), is probably the most poignant version of "Heroes" ever for its interpretation; "Stay," in single version, and the "Station to Station," taken from the live "Stage," which in the film is accompanied by images of a Bowie concert attended by the protagonist. Other tracks, like "V-2 Schneider" and the colossal "Sense of Doubt" from "Heroes" and "Boys Keep Swinging" and "Look Back in Anger" from "Lodger," are taken directly in original versions and placed nonchalantly on the record. There's nothing to say, the result is a small great compilation with high emotional content, Berlin trilogy era and just before (full Bowie creative phase). Undoubtedly equipped with a life of its own, but when accompanied by the film's images, it takes on another aspect, almost of completeness. As if those tracks were written specifically for the film, or as if the film was built on the solid foundation of an impeccable soundtrack. Not to be missed.
- "V-2 Schneider" - 3.09
- "TVC 15" - 3.29
- "Heroes/Helden" - 6.01
- "Boys Keep Swinging" - 3.16
- "Sense of Doubt" - 3.56
- "Station to Station" - 8.42
- "Look Back in Anger" - 3.06
- "Stay" - 3.20
- "Warszawa" - 6.18
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The David Bowie soundtrack for the film Christiane F. perfectly complements the story of addiction and struggle with its emotional and creative Berlin-era tracks. Featuring unique edits and multilingual versions, the album feels both like a thoughtful compilation and a coherent work enhancing the film’s impact. Produced by Tony Visconti, it is a must-listen for Bowie fans and soundtrack collectors.Tracklist Lyrics
David Bowie
English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie (born David Robert Jones, 1947–2016) was a pioneering, genre‑shifting artist known for his personas, musical experimentation and a career spanning pop, rock and avant‑garde projects.109 Reviews
