Head-On
Gegen die Wand
“You don't really know how much you can love...”
Synopsis
With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Head-On - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-05
Top Cast
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Sibel Kekilli
Sibel Güner
Birol Ünel
Cahit Tomruk
Güven Kıraç
Şeref
Meltem Cumbul
Selma
Catrin Striebeck
Maren
Stefan Gebelhoff
Nico
Adam Bousdoukos
Barmann
Mehmet Kurtuluş
Barmann Istanbul
Demir Gökgöl
Yunus Güner
Cem Akin
Yılmaz Güner
Aysel İşcan
Birsen Güner
Orhan Güner
Bus Driver
Hermann Lause
Dr. Schiller
Selim Erdoğan
Taxi Driver
Tim Seyfi
Bavarian Taxi Driver
İdil Üner
Musician
Francesco Fiannaca
Man at the Counter
Mona Mur
Zoe Bar Regular Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
54th Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Screenplay & Story
- Fatih Akin
- Original Score
- Maceo Parker, Alexander Hacke, Klaus Maeck, Bülent Ersoy
- Original Title
- Gegen die Wand
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Corazón International, Wüste Film, ARTE, Bavaria Film International, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), NDR, Pan-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fatih Akin
Fatih Akin
Maceo Parker, Alexander Hacke, Klaus Maeck, Bülent Ersoy
Rainer Klausmann
Andrew Bird
Ralph Schwingel, Andreas Schreitmüller, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Stefan Schubert, Fatih Akin
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Schwingel
Producer
Andrew Bird
Editor
Andreas Schreitmüller
Producer
Mehmet Kurtuluş
Producer
Maceo Parker
Original Music Composer
Stefan Schubert
Producer
Fatih Akin
Director
Rainer Klausmann
Director of Photography
Tamo Kunz
Production Design
Fatih Akin
Producer
Alexander Hacke
Original Music Composer
Jeanette Würl
Producer
Katrin Aschendorf
Costume Design
Ronnie Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Andreas Thiel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head-On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Head-On about?
With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.
Who directed Head-On?
Head-On was directed by Fatih Akin.
Who stars in Head-On?
The principal cast of Head-On includes Sibel Kekilli, Birol Ünel, Güven Kıraç, Meltem Cumbul, Catrin Striebeck.
When was Head-On released and how long is it?
Head-On was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Head-On make at the box office?
Head-On grossed $11M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Head-On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head-On was composed by Maceo Parker, Alexander Hacke, Klaus Maeck, Bülent Ersoy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head-On?
Head-On holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).