Buy Head On on DVD

Head On

DVD

More Info

ON ORDER
Ships when stock arrives

$25.99 (13% off)
List Price: ~~$29.99~~

When new special editions or price reductions are announced.

Synopsis

The very hot Alex Dimitriades does an erect jerk-off scene in this vivid, sexually intense portrait of a closeted Greek-Australian hunk whose life changes dramatically when he meets sexy blond Shawn.

3 Reasons To buy this film

A sexually revolutionary film
Some of the hottest men ever in a gay film
Did we forget to mention the erect jerk-off scene?

Review

Based on the book "Loaded" by Christos Tsiolkas, Ana Kokkinos, the Australian director of Only the Brave, has created a vivid portrait of a culturally and sexually confused youth in the person of Ari (brilliantly portrayed by Alex Dimitriades), a Greek-Australian hunk. The exciting drama centers on 24 hours in Ari’s life. A very closeted young man who lives with his traditionalist Greek family, the unemployed Ari spends his days with his fellow Greek friends (including a frustrated girlfriend), partying and taking drugs. And he releases his insatiable homosexual desires through quick public rest room and back alley encounters with a variety of beefy men shown explicitly in this sexually charged film. The clash of his straight world and his gay yearnings come to a head one evening when he meets and is attracted to a cute blond named Shawn and is reunited with his friend Tula (Paul Capsis), an extravagant drag queen determined to be herself even in front of her enraged family. An evening out with them both proves to be a pivotal moment in his life. With a pulsating soundtrack and vibrant visuals, Kokkinos takes us on an intimate, narcotic ride into Ari’s troubled world. A world where being gay means anonymous, secretive sex and where the pressures of conformity are dulled by denial and drugs. (Greek with English subtitles)

-- Raymond Murray

Product Format Information

DVD : $25.99

Availability: ON ORDER
Ships when stock arrives
Region Code: 1
UPC: 712267990221
Catalog #: DV1294311
Studio: Strand Releasing
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 1.85

Customer Reviews

WALLOWING IN THE MUCK

esteban (ellisisle@yahoo.com) wrote on 10/29/2005:

THE MAIN CHARACTER IS VERY GOOD LOOKING, BUT WE SEE THAT HE IS INCAPABLE OF ANY KIND OF RELATIONSHIP WITH ANYONE. THE TLA VIDEO BLURB SAYS HE FINDS A HUNKY BLONDE GUY, THAT IS NOT TRUE. IT IS THE BLONDE MAN WHO IS INTERESTED IN HIM, BUT ONCE THEY DO GET TOGETHER HE TURNS VIOLENT AND UGLY. IT REALLY WAS AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE. THE LAST SCENE SAYS IT ALL THE MAN SAYS HE IS FALLING INTO DEEP, DEEP SEWER THAT HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GET OUT. VERY UGLY.

Poor Ari.. gay AND Greek!

Luis Rolando (ManticoreL7@msn.com) wrote on 04/24/2005:

Alex Dimitriades is stunning in this overlooked film about a young Greek man in constant battle with his drug addiction, sexuality and the strings that come with being gay *AND* Greek. There is a particular scene where Ari dances with his father that I especially enjoyed. My only quip is Mr. Dimitriades doesn't look young enough to portray a teenager, but as good-looking as he is, we're willing to overlook that. Don't bother renting it/buying it if you're looking for a happy ending. Regardless, it's worth a view.

Depressing

JAM (chirho33@aol.com) wrote on 12/31/2004:

This is most certainly the most depressing gay-themed movie I have everf seen. There is not one moment of hope that the main characters will work their ways through the close-minded, immigrant culture in which they live. Neither is there any sense that these people will every have meaningful lives or meaningful relationships. The sexuality is heavy on the guilt-trips. In all, this was a very pointless movie.

Truely remarkable film

Ric wrote on 06/21/2004:

This gem from Australia is a wonderful movie. Great acting and script. This is a disturbing film that at times can make your hair stand up. But this is a thought provoking film. And Alex Dimitrides is a MAJOR HUNK.

A Great Movie

Mark Withers wrote on 09/16/2001:

Head-on is one of those films that I place in the "unforgettable" catagory.

It's definately a movie that I can relate to.

Ari is a closeted Greek homosexual caught between two worlds yet never fully belonging to one of the other.

It's a story of struggle, breathtaking to witness.

Well-acted. I'd put this on the "gotta have" list.

Try it out, you definately won't be dissappointed!

See the rest of the reviews