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200787 minGdocumentary

Chris

200787 minGdocumentary

At 21, Christian Ziörjen, known as Chrigu, faces an advanced-stage tumor while documenting his life and fight to live through film.

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Christian Ziorjen

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At 21, Christian Ziörjen, known as Chrigu, faces an advanced-stage tumor while documenting his life and fight to live through film.

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Jan Gassmann

Jan Gassmanndirector

Christian Ziorjendirector

Jan Gassmann

Jan Gassmannwriter

Eric Andreaewriter

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Christian Ziörjen, known as Chrigu, began making films at 16, capturing moments from parties, concerts, and a trip to India. At 21, he faced a life-altering diagnosis of an advanced-stage tumor. Filmmaker Jan Gassmann documents Chrigu's struggle against the illness, focusing on his desire to live fully rather than succumb to despair. The 87-minute film presents an intimate portrait of friendship and the human spirit, revealing Chrigu's determination to create and share his story.

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