USC's ISA and TURKSA are inviting everyone to the screening of

" Head On " by Fatih Akin (Duvara Karsi)
Monday, October 9th, 7 - 9 p.m.
Leavey Library Auditorium

Head - On presents an interesting twist on the familiar romantic setting
of an ill-matching couple who find their fates thrown together and have
to find a way out of the complications that arise, by pitting them
against the morals and traditions of their Turkish background. But
rather than their ethnic origin, it's the fact that these characters are
so realistic and display such human feelings and failings that makes the
film just that bit more wild, unpredictable and shocking. The film also
makes great use of Hamburg and Istanbul settings, set to a terrific
music score that is integral to the story and the characters. There's
plenty to be impressed about with Head - On . (Noel Megahey)

This touching drama received the Golden Bear award at the 2004 Berlin
Film Festival and the "Best Film" and the "Audience Award" at the 2004
European Film Awards.

For more information about the movie see
http://www.imdb.com/title /tt0347048/