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27/10/2022 History, Drama, Crime, Music 2h 18m
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Overview

Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …

  1. Fatih Akin

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Emilio Sakraya

    Giwar Hajabi

  2. Kardo Razzazi

    Ali Brecher

  3. Mona Pirzad

    Rasal Hajabi

  4. Majid Bakhtiari

    Mullah

  5. Julia Goldberg

    Leila

  6. Karim Günes

    Ali Brecher

  7. Doğa Gürer

    Murat

  8. Marlon Heidel

    Gymnasiast

  9. Samir Jebrelli

    Sidar

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Reviews

A review by MichaelChoi
Written by MichaelChoi on 2023-07-08
A celebration of criminality featuring Arab and Turks in Germany and beyond. Great acting, great on-site scenery spanning Europe and the Middle East. An epic sweep of events, but of course we must have some moral reservations about the influence of this work on children. WHERE IS THE GOLD?
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Status
Released

Original Language
German

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$9,598,008.00

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