Chiko
Synopsis
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.
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CHIKO TRAILER 21st AUGUST 2009Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Özgür Yildirim
- Screenplay & Story
- Özgür Yildirim
- Original Score
- Darko Krezic
- Original Title
- Chiko
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Corazón International, Dorje Film, Falcom Media, Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Özgür Yildirim
Özgür Yildirim
Darko Krezic
Matthias Bolliger
Sebastian Thümler
Ann-Kristin Demuth, Alberto Fanni, Fatih Akin, Klaus Maeck, Özgür Yildirim
Department Leadership Roster
Özgür Yildirim
Screenplay
Ann-Kristin Demuth
Producer
Özgür Yildirim
Director
Alberto Fanni
Producer
Fatih Akin
Producer
Klaus Maeck
Producer
Özgür Yildirim
Producer
Flaminio Zadra
Producer
Sebastian Thümler
Editor
Darko Krezic
Original Music Composer
Lore Tesch
Costume Design
Matthias Bolliger
Director of Photography
Andreas Thiel
Producer
Paolo Colombo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiko
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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?
The principal cast of Chiko includes Denis Moschitto, Volkan Özcan, Moritz Bleibtreu, Fahri Yardım, Reyhan Sahin.
When was Chiko released and how long is it?
Chiko was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Chiko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chiko was composed by Darko Krezic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chiko?
Chiko holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).