Head On is adapted from the 1995 novel Loaded, the debut title from bestselling Australian author Christos Tsiolkas (The Slap, Barracuda). The narrative offers a 24-hour window into the life of troubled protagonist Ari, a young, queer, Greek Australian man who finds himself alienated from just about everything.
Ana Kokkinos’ film adaptation stars Alex Dimitriades as the 19-year-old Ari, who seeks short-term ecstasy in drugs and anonymous sexual encounters while struggling to relate to his traditional parents (Tony Nikolakopoulos and Eugenia Fragos).
Head On is a gripping dive into class, culture and sexuality in 1990s urban Australia.
The screening will be followed a discussion of Australian grunge lit and the novels and film adaptations of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (John Birmingham), Monkey Grip (Helen Garner) and Loaded (Christos Tsiolkas).
Event Venue
NFSA Canberra, Mccoy Cct,Canberra,ACT,Australia
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