Head On (1998)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 44min
- Drama, Romance
- 13 Aug 1998 (Australia)
- Movie
A 19 year old Greek Australian youth struggles with his sexual identity and has one clumsy heterosexual and several homosexual encounters.
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Awards:
- 9 wins & 15 nominations.
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| Alex Dimitriades | ... |
Ari
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| Elle Mandalis | ... |
Betty
(as Elena Mandalis)
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| Damien Fotiou | ... |
Joe
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| Alex Papps | ... |
Peter
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Andrea Mandalis | ... |
Alex
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Dora Kaskanis | ... |
Dina
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| Tony Nikolakopoulos | ... |
Dimitri
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Chris Kaglaros | ... |
Groom
(as Chris Kagiaros)
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Ourania Sideropoulos | ... |
Bride
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| Eugenia Fragos | ... |
Sophia
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| María Mercedes | ... |
Tasia
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Anthony Lyritzis | ... |
Boy in Car
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Ana Gonzalez | ... |
Woman Sweeping
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| Maya Stange | ... |
Janet
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| Julian Garner | ... |
Sean
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Aimee Robertson | ... |
Nose Ring Girl
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Nathan Farinella | ... |
Young Ari
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Paul Farinella | ... |
Young Peter
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Allan Q | ... |
Vietnamese Man
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Paul Capsis | ... |
Johnny / Toula
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Aris Gounaris | ... |
Dealer
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Fiv Antoniou | ... |
Card Player
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Nicholas Politis | ... |
Costa
(as Nicholas Polites)
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| William Zappa | ... |
Vassili
(as Vassili Zappa)
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Wasim Sabra | ... |
Charlie
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Robert Henry Price | ... |
Fishing Cap Man
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John Rakkas | ... |
Barman
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| Katerina Kotsonis | ... |
Ariadne
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Nicholas Pantazopoulos | ... |
George
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Michael Psomiadis | ... |
Grey Beard
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Nikos Psaltopoulos | ... |
Stav
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Chrystal Kyprianou | ... |
Mary
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Diana Stathis | ... |
Woman
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Marnie Statkus | ... |
Punk Girl
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| Costas Kilias | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Ayda Daher | ... |
Charlie's Mum
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| Neil Pigot | ... |
Senior Constable
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Fonda Goniadis | ... |
Wog Cop
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Gary McMahon | ... |
Thin Man
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Okan Husnu | ... |
Rat
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Blake Osborne | ... |
Good-Looking Guy
(as Blake Osborn)
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David Chisholm | ... |
Shaved Head
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Rachael Cogan | ... |
The haBiBis
(as Racheal Cogan)
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Pascal Latras | ... |
The haBiBis
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Irine Vela | ... |
The haBiBis
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Mulaim Vela | ... |
The haBiBis
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Achilles Yiangoulli | ... |
The haBiBis
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Irene Grazioli | ... |
Bar Band Singer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ana Kokkinos | ||
Written by
| Andrew Bovell | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Ana Kokkinos | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Mira Robertson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Christos Tsiolkas | ... | (novel "Loaded") |
Produced by
| Jane Scott | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ollie Olsen | ||
Cinematography by
| Jaems Grant | ... | director of photography (as Jaems Grant ACS) |
Editing by
| Jill Bilcock | ||
Editorial Department
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Rowena Crowe | ... | second assistant editor |
| Rochelle Oshlack | ... | first assistant editor / post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Dina Mann | ||
Production Design by
| Nikki DiFalco | ... | (as Nikki Di Falco) |
Art Direction by
| Paul Heath | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lisa Thompson | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Borghesi | ||
Makeup Department
| Ann-Maree Hurley | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Christine Miller | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Catherine Bishop | ... | production manager |
| Andy Pappas | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Phil Jones | ... | first assistant director |
| Iain Pirret | ... | third assistant director |
| Christian Robinson | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Colette Birrell | ... | art department coordinator |
| Simon Carter | ... | stand-by props |
| Murray Kelly | ... | set dresser |
| Adam McGoldrick | ... | art department co-ordinator |
| Lisa Thompson | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley artist |
| Lloyd Carrick | ... | sound recordist |
| Craig Carter | ... | sound designer |
| Bruce Emery | ... | dolby consultant |
| Malcolm Hughes | ... | boom operator (as Mal Hughes) |
| Jerry Long | ... | foley artist |
| Livia Ruzic | ... | sound designer |
| Roger Savage | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Zev Eleftheriou | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Cummings | ... | key grip |
| Kieran Doolan | ... | clapper loader |
| Llew Higgins | ... | grip |
| Jim Hunt | ... | gaffer |
| Peter Geoffrey Stott | ... | focus puller (as Peter Stott) |
| John Tsiavis | ... | gallery photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kelly Foreman | ... | set costumer |
| Keryn Ribbands | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Alistair Reilly | ... | location manager |
| Tim Scott | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ross Cockle | ... | music score engineer |
| Paul Efthimiou | ... | music recording engineer |
| Irine Vela | ... | music consultant: Greek music / music supervisor: Greek music |
| Christine Woodruff | ... | music license supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Went | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jana Blair | ... | production secretary |
| Tom Burstall | ... | risk manager |
| John Fox | ... | armorer |
| Gina Hallas | ... | production accountant |
| Nino Negrin | ... | unit assistant |
| Kim Reed | ... | production runner |
| Kim Travis | ... | production coordinator |
| Zois Tsikas | ... | choreographer |
Thanks
| John Alsop | ... | special thanks |
| Kate Richter | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (presents)
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
- Film Victoria
- Head On Productions
Distributors
- Rosebud (Greece) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Caro-Line Distribution (France)
- Hellas Video (Greece)
- Millivres (United Kingdom)
- Only Hearts Company
- Palace Films (Australia)
- Peccadillo Pictures (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Strand Releasing (1999) (United States)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2021) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Optical & Graphics (suntitles)
- Optical & Graphics (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.
Written by L.H. Wong |
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| Taglines | Live one moment at a time, or take it as it comes - but face it all... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | In a sex scene between Aria and Dina, the actress' sweater is buttoned closed but her body double's sweater is fully open. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Head On: In Athens (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Opium Shuffle See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Ari: I'm a whore, a dog, and a cunt. My father's insults make me strong. I accept them all. I'm sliding toward the sewer. I'm not struggling. I can smell the shit but I'm still breathing. I'm gonna live my life. I'm not gonna make a difference. I'm not gonna change a thing. No one's gonna remember me when I'm dead. I'm a sailor and a whore, and I will be until the end of the world. See more » |