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Movie Info

Release Date: March 11, 2004
Runtime: 117 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $0
Revenue: $11,030,861
Original Language: German
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
78
78/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
618 votes
7.8/10
IMDb
60,687 votes
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Head-On

2004

"Love collides, breaking boundaries and hearts."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Head On? 🇪🇸 ES: Contra la pared? 🇵🇹 PT: Contra a Parede? 🇰🇷 KO: 미치고 싶을 때? 🇷🇴 RO: Cu capul înainte All international titles (10) →
Drama Romance 117 min 7.8/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $11,030,861
Profit $11,030,861

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Cast of Head-On

Mehmet Kurtuluş as Barmann Istanbul in Head-On
Mehmet Kurtuluş
Barmann Istanbul

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Keywords

#love 128 #family 97 #alcohol 25 #drug abuse 18 #homicide 15 #roommates 8 #religion and supernatural 7 #turkey 7 #hamburg, germany 5 #religious education 2 #fictitious marriage 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Head-On

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of Hamburg, Germany, which adds authenticity to the characters' struggles and interactions within the urban landscape.

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  • Birol Ünel, who plays the lead role, spent time with recovering addicts to prepare for his role, aiming to bring a realistic portrayal of addiction to the screen.

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  • The intense emotional scenes were often filmed in one take to capture the rawness of the characters' experiences, reflecting the film's themes of desperation and longing.

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  • The film features a poignant soundtrack that includes a mix of traditional Turkish music and contemporary tracks, highlighting the cultural duality faced by the characters.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a shirt with a logo of a popular German beer brand, which subtly hints at the film's exploration of addiction and its societal implications.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when a character's drink changes between shots during a pivotal bar scene, which may distract attentive viewers.

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  • Fatih Akin has a thematic connection with his other works, often exploring the struggles of individuals caught between different cultures, similar to his film 'The Edge of Heaven'.

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