Synopsis
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.
Head On (1998) is a 1h 44min drama feature film by Ana Kokkinos. Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family.
Key facts
Cast
Alex Dimitriades, Paul Capsis, Julian Garner, Elena Mandalis, Tony Nikolakopoulos, Damien Fotiou, Eugenia Fragos, Dora Kaskanis
Original language
English
First release
August 13, 1998 (Australia)
Based on
Loaded
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Editing
Filming locations
Melbourne
Crew
Screenplay
Ana Kokkinos, Andrew Bovell, Mira Robertson
Producer
Jane Scott
Editing
Jill Bilcock
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | August 13, 1998 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 13, 1998 |
Full credits
| Director | Ana Kokkinos |
| Cast | Alex Dimitriades (Ari), Paul Capsis (Johnny), Julian Garner (Sean), Elena Mandalis (Betty), Tony Nikolakopoulos (Dimitri), Damien Fotiou (Joe), Eugenia Fragos (Sophia), Dora Kaskanis (Dina), Alex Papps (Peter), Vassili Zappa (Vassili), Andrea Mandalis (Alex), Chris Kaglaros (Groom), Ourania Sideropoulos (Bride), Anthony Lyritzis (Boy in Car), Ana Gonzalez (Woman Sleeping), Maya Stange (Janet), Aimee Robertson (Nose Ring Girl), Nathan Farinella (Young Ari), Paul Farinella (Young Peter), María Mercedes (Tasia), Okan Husnu (Rat) |
| Screenplay | Ana Kokkinos, Andrew Bovell, Mira Robertson |
| Producer | Jane Scott |
| Editing | Jill Bilcock |
| Production design | Nikki DiFalco |
| Costumes | Anna Borghesi |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
