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This series is based on the life of Christiane F.

Individuals and events in her familial environment

and circle of friends have been fictionalized.

-Who wants smokes? -Me!

Come on! Hurry!

We'll hijack the thing.

Hey, there's no driver!

We're in the back, man.

The back is the new front.

Good night, everyone! Make the best of it!

The moon has been arising

The stars in golden guising

Adorn the heavens bright

Gotta say, it's pretty cool.

-Beer? -Yup.

I agree. Really cool.

But

No political discussions.

What?

No political discussions in here. The walls have ears.

Who's listening?

Get comfortable. Make yourselves at home.

-I have to go this way. -I know.

It's broken.

Pretty high.

Is it really true? Your elevator stunt?

That wasn't a stunt.

My life was in danger.

I have to go now.

Sleep well.

WE CHILDREN FROM BAHNHOF ZOO

You want a scoop of ice cream?

How can I help you, ladies?

We need hay for our guinea pig Torpedo.

Fresh hay for Torpedo!

Why are they called guinea pigs?

-They're not pigs. -No.

But they grunt like pigs.

The things you know

And if they don't have a boar

they become lesbians.

Ah!

I know you!

What a beautiful male.

I heard the insemination went well.

Good job!

Did you think about it?

Twice a week, four hours.

80 marks per month.

Last time it was 60.

I think I'll wait a little longer.

I

I've also got acid and H.

You wish.

Nils, Nicole, we're leaving!

Stella! I want to go sledding!

Do you see any snow, dummy?

When will it snow?

As soon as we're alone, he wants to feel me up.

-Or go all the way. -Bang?

Sure he does. All men do.

-Say you're on your period. -What?

That you're menstruating.

Right

-Want one? -My mother takes those too.

-Really? -M-hm.

Well then, take a few.

When she's not looking.

Are your parents home?

Yes, both of them.

Stella, I'll do this. Go do your homework.

Are you going to splash me too?

The girl needs stricter structure. Boarding school is off the table.

The all-girls school won't take her back.

She takes after her father. What a shame.

Yes?

Can I come in?

Sure.

Is something wrong?

I might be pregnant.

Really?

-A little sibling! -I don't know if I even want this.

Someone has to work.

But Dad makes money with Ajax now.

Hello? Ah.

The engine works again.

Is something wrong?

Are you keeping secrets?

Mom maybe.

What's that supposed to mean?

It can sleep in my room.

What? Who?

Mom's having a baby.

-Is that true? -I haven't seen the doctor yet.

I'm five weeks late.

So it's true.

Karin

Come here.

Everything will be all right.

You make me so happy.

You make us so happy.

I'll build a new crib.

I'll put the shelves back up.

We need a bigger kitchen table.

The bathroom lock needs to be fixed.

I'll fix it pronto. Pronto, pronto

Come here, you.

You three.

What are you doing?

This record was flipped over.

Look.

Do you think it was the Stasi?

They probably party to your records.

Watch out or they'll wiretap you.

What?

They blew toxic fumes into my last room.

I was sick for a week.

I'm going to try that someday, too.

No, definitely not. That's really bad shit.

Are you coming to Sound on Saturday?

On Christmas Eve?

I don't know if my mom will let me.

Mine won't. But I'll go out the window.

Do you have something for me?

Did you always want to be a teacher?

It's just that you play guitar so well.

Nah, I only play for fun.

But when I was young, I did think I might pursue music or

-That was a long time ago. -I want to be a showjumper.

I didn't know you could ride.

Yeah, not here. It's too expensive.

But I have a mare at my grandma's, in Eisfelden.

Her name is Gabi.

Her name is Gabi? That's no name for a horse.

"Christiane wins on Gabi."

What's so funny about that?

Someday I'll open a restaurant.

With multiple courses and stuff.

Where you think about when you'll go and with whom.

And where families come on Sunday, if they have something to celebrate.

And on the wall, I'll paint the ocean.

That's B flat major.

I'll start over.

E flat.

The black key.

Black.

Once more from the top. With some practice, we'll manage.

You are so beautiful. Do you know that?

Your mouth, your eyes.

You're the most beautiful thing I see each day.

Will we see each other over the holidays?

Karin?

I'm pregnant.

By my husband.

What? How?

How would you know that?

I'm giving my marriage a second chance.

Come on, Karin, that man is a complete

A complete what?

You can't give me what I need.

Did you think I didn't know what you wanted?

A blowjob for a vacation day. A fuck for a raise.

Everyone at the company warned me.

I'm sorry, please, Karin.

"Dear Matze,

I hope you know how much I like you.

I've never liked anyone as much as you.

I know you want more, but I'm not ready yet.

I hope you understand.

I just need more time.

Will you wait for me?

Yours, Christiane."

Dad, we can't do this.

Of course we can, nature belongs to everyone.

All right, daughter of mine, take your pick.

What about this one?

That one.

Okay.

Watch me save us a bunch of money.

Missy, it's faster with two people.

-Wait. Wait. -Look where you're sawing.

Stop laughing.

-Now! -Watch out!

-Pull! -Maybe it is a bit too big.

It'll fit.

Come on. Let's go.

-Thinking too big again, Robert? -Just you wait.

Sometimes you have to think big, Mom.

-Not the top. -Saw some off the bottom.

That takes too long with this blunt thing.

Look at this.

Here. This is for you, Benno.

Flight tickets to Toronto.

And this is for you.

-What's that? -The best gift in the world.

A bottomless bag of trips.

We kept the best thing for you.

For me?

Your new alarm system.

So you can stop being afraid of toxic fumes.

There are no vapours here.

Yes, I promise.

What have you been smoking?

Yeah, he can really talk to animals.

Really?

Then give him a warm welcome.

-Tell him yourself. -Ah, okay.

Welcome and Merry Christmas.

Relax your shoulders.

So? Is she there?

Dear friends, may I have your attention?

We have a surprise for you.

My dear granddaughter rehearsed something for her mother.

She's at a gala in Wiesbaden tonight,

but at this very moment she's on the telephone

listening to us.

So, a serenade to mother.

Please.

Well, I think we'd better leave it.

Yes, let's leave it.

Let's leave this damn piano.

And this goddamn Christmas.

This goddamn life!

It's all shit!

Shit!

Shit!

Done?

It would be best if you excused yourself for a while.

Let us sing together.

O, how joyful

Here.

So you stop being late all the time.

Show me.

For you.

David Bowie?

He's total bullshit.

How can you not like Bowie?

Maybe you like this better?

Is that a whole gram?

From my Christmas bonus.

-I didn't get one. -The foreman said I'm doing well.

I'm gonna try it.

You too?

No way.

I'm not touching that stuff.

-Sure? -Yes.

So? How does it feel?

-H? -Yes.

It's like standing outside in the freezing cold.

Then suddenly someone wraps you in a warm blanket.

And you just know that everything will be alright.

-Scoot over. -This is for you.

Did you make this all by yourself?

Stella helped a little bit.

Here, go give it to her.

Another gift! Come here.

Are you still serving beer or did you close already?

I have to go back.

I'll go.

Mom, I'm happy to do it.

What would I do without you?

What?

Mom?

It's Christmas today.

Wait, I'll do it.

Merry Christmas, my star.

Come on, up you get.

Wait, little star, let me help you.

Come here. Here we go!

Time to go home.

Now stand still. Stand still!

Stand still.

Right. And now

Happy holidays.

Finally alone.

Come on, Pauly, it's closing time.

-Show some gratitude. -Stop it!

But it's Christmas. Come on.

We're not hurting anyone.

Pauly, stop it!

Stop it! I'll get my mother!

Oh, really?

You want your mother to see you like this?

Pauly! Stop it!

-Take it easy. -Stop it!

Calm down.

Stay here. Karin?

Close your eyes. No, really close them!

-They are closed. -No, they're not.

Ta-da.

You know I can't stand open fire.

Karin, there's a bucket of water.

Look, Mom. Look at all the nice presents.

They're the exact ones I wanted.

-Thanks, Dad. -My pleasure.

What did they cost?

Here, Christiane. For your sibling.

You open it.

Look, Mom.

Isn't it sweet?

Can you tell me what money you bought this with?

Karin, it's Christmas.

There's a tree with candles and presents.

Presents we have to return because we can't pay the rent?

If you're just gonna fight, can I go to Sound?

-They're throwing a Christmas party. -Sure.

Can I come too?

What kind of bullshit family is this?

What kind of a shitty Christmas is this?

You're not worth it!

Let's throw it all away! Out it goes!

Stop being dramatic.

I'll show you what drama is.

Stop!

Mom?

-Mom, I want to tell you something. -Oh, Stella, not now.

You've been drinking.

It's Christmas.

Why are you doing this, Babsi?

Why?

Let me jump.

Never.

You did it yourself back then.

You simply let go.

Simply?

Do you have shit for brains?

Come down here! You're nuts!

What are you doing?

Where are you from anyway?

Dahlem.

Of course.

But I'm never going back there.

Come down. We'll find you something.

Hey, Christiane.

Hi, Stella.

This is Babsi Christiane.

Cool boots.

Gimme a light.

Isn't that Stella?

How are you?

-Who are you? -I'm Babsi.

She's Babsi.

-Babsi! -"I'm Babsi."

-What's wrong? -I'm fine.

Your hair looks pretty.

You're so pretty.

He's so far gone, he can't tell boys from girls.

Hey, what's wrong?

Hello?

Everyone!

Come on, Babsi, join in!

Hello! Let's party!

Watch out, you yuppies!

Matze!

Hello!

Do you recognize me?

What do you want?

I don't know. Nothing in particular.

I mean, except for you.

You're too young for me.

Hey, Christiane! Wait.

Matze isn't here today.

That's what I heard.

Christiane.

Look over there.

Hey, Christiane.

Thanks.

Shitty Christmas, huh?

Not too bad, actually. Just a few trips too many.

Do you have one left?

A trip?

Don't. You'll just get a bellyache.

Shut up!

DISCO SOUND

What's up with you?

Were you thrown out?

Some douche bag sprayed mace in the club.

Was that you?

Now what?

Axel?

Thank you.

Here.

Thank you.

For tonight.

For getting you off the bridge, I thought.

Maybe I'll forgive you for that someday.

I'll take the job.

Sure?

I'll live with you, I'll get 80 marks per month

There won't be any sex with me.

Good evening, Karin.

Good evening.

I

I got a pea stew from the butcher.

I can warm it up for you.

Where have you been all this time?

Karin?

Come on, stop it.

You can go now.

I'm getting a divorce.

You can't do that.

Think of the baby.

Karin, you can't be serious.

Everything's different now.

I'm taking responsibility for you, for Christiane, our baby

There is no baby.

What do you mean?

I wasn't pregnant.

It was a defect.

What do you mean, defect?

Some hormonal thing.

-You're lying! -I saw a doctor.

You had it removed!

Get out.

Get out!

I'm not leaving.

Don't you get it?

I'm happy.

I'm so glad I'm not pregnant!

Another child with you is the worst thing that could happen to me.

If Dad leaves, I'll be all alone.

If he kills me, you will be too.

Dad, take me with you!

Get out of the way!

Take me with you, Dad!

Move!

Get lost!