Gegen die Wand (2004)
Anno di uscita: 2004
Alternative Title: Contra la pared, Срещу стената, Contra a Parede, De plein fouet, Mod muren
Regista: Fatih Akin
Writer: Fatih Akin
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Jeanette Würl, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, Fatih Akin, Andreas Schreitmüller, Andreas Thiel
Società: Corazón International, Wüste Film, ARTE
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: drug abuse, religious education, alcohol, fictitious marriage, homicide, roommates, religion and supernatural, turkey, love, family, hamburg, germany
Storia
Gegen die Wand (Head-On) follows Sibel (Sibel Kekilli), a Turkish woman living in Germany who feels suffocated by her conservative family's expectations and strict rules. In an attempt to assert her independence, she deliberately causes a car accident, intending to commit suicide but surviving with severe facial injuries. Unable to bear the stares of others due to her disfigurement, Sibel becomes withdrawn and isolated. She meets Cahit (Birol Ünel), a forty-year-old alcoholic and addict who is also struggling with his life. In an act of desperation, they marry in a marriage of convenience, each hoping it will bring some improvement to their situations. However, their unconventional union attracts unwanted attention from Sibel's family and the Turkish community. Despite their initial intentions, Sibel and Cahit find themselves drawn into an intense, passionate relationship that challenges both of their expectations.
Riassunto
Gegen die Wall (Head-On) is a German-Turkish drama directed by Fatih Akin in 2004. The film explores the themes of identity, culture clash, love, and rebellion against societal norms. It tells the story of Sibel, a young Turkish woman living in Hamburg, who feels stifled by her family's traditional values and expectations. Her desperation to break free leads her to marry Cahit, an older German-Turkish alcoholic, in a marriage of convenience. The film is noted for its raw, intense portrayal of the characters' emotional turmoil and its exploration of the complex dynamics between German and Turkish communities in Germany.
