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Chiko

2008, Movie, 1h 32min

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.

Country: Germany,Italy

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Critic David Parkinson

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...writer Özgür Yildirim gives his debut feature the sting of authenticity by establishing a credible social milieu in Hamburg’s rundown Dulsberg...

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Chiko is a gripping drama that follows the story of a young man named Isa, who adopts the nickname Chiko to fit in with his rough surroundings. Growing up in a tough Hamburg suburb, Chiko is determined to rise to the top of the criminal underworld, no matter the cost. With the help of his best friend Tibet, he becomes a drug dealer and begins to make a name for himself in the violent and corrupt world he inhabits. But as he climbs higher, Chiko must confront the harsh realities of the life he's chosen and the sacrifices he's made. Will he be able to maintain his grip on power, or will it all come crashing down?

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Chiko was released in theaters on February 9, 2008.