Christa Päffgen, also known as Nico, lived many lives, transitioning from a charming German teenager to a pioneering supermodel, a glamorous icon of the Velvet Underground, and a cult figure, before descending into a life of addiction and darkness.
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This film tells the story of Christa Päffgen, also known as Nico, as she transforms from a charming German girl into a pioneering supermodel, iconic member of the Velvet Underground, and cult figure, while struggling with addiction and personal demons.
