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.
Facts
Based on
Loaded
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Editing
Filming location
Melbourne
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards 1999 generic
- Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 1999 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1998 generic
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 1998 generic
