Head On (aka Gegen Die Wand) (2004)
Cahit, bedraggled and in a neck brace after driving his car into a wall, is more than a little surprised when beautiful, scarred Sibel proposes marriage - especially considering they met through their mutual desire to commit suicide. Cahit's Turkish blood is enough to satisfy Sibel's overbearing family and the two begin an unlikely marriage of convenience that has the even more unlikely consequence of making them want to live.
Raw and uncompromising, director Fatih Akin's unparalleled energy and treatment of second generation Turkish families in Germany are reflected in the electrifying performances of the two leads: Birol Unel who celebrates poetic self-destruction like Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison and Sibel Kekilli who was discovered in a shopping centre. Together they create a compelling chemistry that will grip you from the first frame to the last.
Classification: Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Starring: Birol Unel, Sibel Kekilli, Catrin Striebeck, Güven Kirac, Meltem Cumbul, Zarah McKenzie, Stefan Gebelhoff, Francesco Fiannaca, Mona Mur, Ralph Misske, Philipp Baltus
Director: Fatih Akin
Head On (aka Gegen Die Wand)
 
Genres:
Drama
Romance

Run Time:
121 Minutes

Awards:
2004 Berlinale: Golden Bear

Subtitles:
English

Languages:
German
Turkish

Countries:
Germany

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over

Release Date:
22/08/2005

Production Year:
2004

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Commentary track by writer-director Faith Akin and editor Andrew Bird
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Faith Akin short film 'The Evil Old Songs' from 'Visions of Europe' collection
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