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Head-On (18)

Synopsis

European Film of the year. A full-on, passionate, uncompromisingly honest depiction of love between second generation Turkish families in Germany.

Cahit, bedraggled and in a neck brace after driving his car into a wall, is more than a littlesurprised when beautiful, scarred Sibel proposes marriage – especially considering they met through 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, writer-director Fatih Akin’s unparalled 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 or Jim Morrison and Sibel Kekilli who was divorced in a shopping centre. Together they create a compelling chemistry that will grip you from the first frame to the last.

DVD Extras

Commentry Track by Writer-Director Fatih Akin and Editor Andrew Bird, Theatrical Trailer, Fatih Akin short film "The Evil Old Songs" from "Visions Of Europe" collection

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