Rhinegold

A gritty, sprawling rise-and-fall saga that mixes immigrant struggle, gangster tension, and the redemptive pulse of hip-hop.

Directed by

Fatih Akin

Genres

History, Drama, Crime

Starring

Emilio Sakraya, Kardo Razzazi, Mona Pirzad

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 …

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, crime, identity, ambition

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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