Chiko (2008)
This is the story of Isa, who grows up in a Hamburg suburb. It might be one of the world's richest cities but every beast has its belly and here, in the very underbelly, Chiko lives in a world where violence, staking and keeping a claim, and drug taking are the norm. Where down is not an option, Chiko is determined to rise to the top, whatever and whomever it costs.
Director: Özgür Yildirim
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 9, 2008
Cast
- Denis Moschitto - Chiko
- Volkan Özcan - Tibet
- Moritz Bleibtreu - Brownie
- Fahri Yardım - Curly
- Reyhan Sahin - Meryem
- Lilay Huser - Tibets Mutter
- Philipp Baltus - Scholle
- Hans Löw - Sascha
- Pheline Roggan - Jill
- Lucas Gregorowicz - Tonton
Screenplay
- Özgür Yildirim (Screenplay)
Music: Darko Krezic
Cinematography: Matthias Bolliger
Editing: Sebastian Thümler
Production: Corazón International, Dorje Film, Falcom Media, Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Budget: $2M
Original Language: de
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
drug dealer, career, music record, drug smuggling, drug crime, joint, german-turkish living together, drug trafficking, socially deprived family, cocaine, record producer, drug scene, respect, marijuana, drugs
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chiko about?
- This is the story of Isa, who grows up in a Hamburg suburb. It might be one of the world's richest cities but every beast has its belly and here, in the very underbelly, Chiko lives in a world where violence, staking and keeping a claim, and drug taking are the norm. Where down is not an option, Chiko is determined to rise to the top, whatever and whomever it costs.
- Who directed Chiko?
- Chiko was directed by Özgür Yildirim.
- Who stars in Chiko?
- Chiko stars Denis Moschitto, Volkan Özcan, Moritz Bleibtreu, Fahri Yardım, Reyhan Sahin, Lilay Huser.
- How long is Chiko?
- Chiko has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Chiko?
- Chiko is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Chiko?
- Chiko had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Chiko produced?
- Chiko was produced in Germany, Italy.
- What are the themes of Chiko?
- The themes of Chiko include: Drug Addiction and Downfall, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Addiction and Recovery.