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Fatih Akin's tough but ultimately touching story of two young second generation Turks in Germany whose seemingly desperate lives are forever changed when they meet in a hospital ward and, as total strangers, decide to get married... Winner of the top Berlin Film festival award, The Golden Bear; in addition to Best European Film and Best European Director at the European Film Awards 2004
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This fierce drama about the doomed love of two Turkish immigrants in Germany looks like an Ottoman remake of Sid and Nancy. Punctuated by the songs of a female singer and her band in Istanbul, it tells the story of Cahit (Birol Unel) a middle aged drunk and widower who has just attempted suicide by crashing his car into a wall head on (hence the title). In a hospital ward in Hamburg he meets the twenty one years old Sibel, who has recently tried to commit suicide (nicely performed by porn actress Sibel Kekilli), and they soon agree to a fake, sexless marriage in order that she can escape her conservative family. While they both initially agree that this will be a marriage of convenience, hot tempered Cahit will eventually be unable to stand the jealousy caused by Sibel's promiscuous life. A violent tragedy will soon ensue. Another great film about the difficulties faced by immigrants in Europe.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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One of my favorite movies of recent years. Amazingly moving, bleak, sexy, funny, punky. Great acting, wonderful, simple photography, cool editing choices, and terrific music.
An alcoholic, self-destructive Turk living in Germany agrees to marry young, borderline crazy, free spirited Turkish girl looking to get away from her grasping, tradition bound family. This simple plot leads to a relationship of amazing complexity, and a love story of joy, humor, and heartbreak. That's partly because filmmaker Akin approaches familiar situations with such a unique, playful and fresh eye, and partly because, along with his two lead actors he has created two unforgettable characters - rich in contradictions and confusion, like all of us.
Nothing in their obvious personal experience is anything like mine. I've never been an immigrant, an alcoholic, or lost and self-destructive. Yet, with amazing ease I felt let into this world, and found the human connections underneath, the things we all share. Suddenly the differences in the human experience seemed much less important than the similarities. And, to me, this is the real genius Akin has shown in his last few films. By being so specific and real about a world, he, paradoxically makes it universal and accessible.
I urge you to seek it out.
An alcoholic, self-destructive Turk living in Germany agrees to marry young, borderline crazy, free spirited Turkish girl looking to get away from her grasping, tradition bound family. This simple plot leads to a relationship of amazing complexity, and a love story of joy, humor, and heartbreak. That's partly because filmmaker Akin approaches familiar situations with such a unique, playful and fresh eye, and partly because, along with his two lead actors he has created two unforgettable characters - rich in contradictions and confusion, like all of us.
Nothing in their obvious personal experience is anything like mine. I've never been an immigrant, an alcoholic, or lost and self-destructive. Yet, with amazing ease I felt let into this world, and found the human connections underneath, the things we all share. Suddenly the differences in the human experience seemed much less important than the similarities. And, to me, this is the real genius Akin has shown in his last few films. By being so specific and real about a world, he, paradoxically makes it universal and accessible.
I urge you to seek it out.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Head On is an amazing film. Its moving, powerful, deep, shocking and even very funny in some parts. A total rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. The dark and harrowing tale of love between two disfunctional people, is a true gem and is of the highest calibur of film making possible. Not one to watch with you're mother, but definately one of the best films to watch with the girlfriend.......... a must see, a must buy, 10/10.
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Beautiful and powerful
I first saw this film in the cinema when it came out, and couldn't forget it. I finally bought the DVD and I wasn't disappointed upon 2nd viewing of the film. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mlle Patricia
brilliant
an excellent film about turkish immigrants living in germany . It is sad , sexy , funny and thought provoking . Read more
Published 8 months ago by cartoon
Head-on
An excellent film! It shows how difficult it still is in a free and open society to cross the boundaries of Diaspora and break away from its traditions.
Published 14 months ago by jaroslava
Head on for Head On. An astonishing cinematic experience.
This is one of the most astounding films made in this Second Millenium.
I saw it at the cinema when it first came out and recall feeling quite stunned when it ended and the... Read more
I saw it at the cinema when it first came out and recall feeling quite stunned when it ended and the... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Grant Garden
Akim's best so far
This is a blistering and intense film from German-Turkish director Akim, but as in "Edge of Heaven" he seems to distance us from the action in the way he frames the story. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Peter Scott-presland
Great movie
A bit heavy going in places but this is a very deep film worth seeing.
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by N. Tate
superb
Best film i've seen in the last couple of years without a doubt. A marriage of convenience between a couple of lost souls which can only end in disaster. Read more
Published on 7 July 2008 by godzilla78
harrowing but fascinating
A fascinating look at Turkish immigration to Germany - would seriously recommend it. All the acting in excellent and the story takes you to some strange places. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by J. Davies
Crazy in Love
I came across this film by accident when it was shown on BBC 4. Thought the premise was interesting so decided to go along for the ride. So glad I did. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2007 by Fiona Colley
erotik bir kaza
Sibel is admitted to a psychiatric ward after trying to kill herself. She has no feeling of freedom or direction in life and her family cloys on her. Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by Tom
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