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Heads On Fire

June 30, 1988 1h 25m

Originally released in 1988. Heads On Fire is a drama film. directed by Erwin Michelberger. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Four young people—a Turkish woman who has escaped a forced marriage, a Japanese musician, an anarchist, and a male prostitute—retreat from the outside world in an abandoned shipyard and develop a kind of love-hate relationship with each other. At times oppressively realistic, this milieu study of "lost" urban youth loses much of its impact due to its overly complicated script.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 30, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • LERM-Film
  • NDR
  • Hamburger Filmbüro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heads On Fire about?

Four young people—a Turkish woman who has escaped a forced marriage, a Japanese musician, an anarchist, and a male prostitute—retreat from the outside world in an abandoned shipyard and develop...

Who directed Heads On Fire?

Heads On Fire was directed by Erwin Michelberger.

How long is Heads On Fire?

Heads On Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Heads On Fire released?

Heads On Fire was released on June 30, 1988 in theaters.