Fatih Akin
Gegen die Wand - As You Wish
Intense emotions and self-destruction collide in a powerful story of love.
Sibel and Cahit enter a sham marriage to escape their oppressive circumstances. What begins as convenience grows into a turbulent emotional bond. Their fragile connection is strained by addiction, violence, and longing. The film grapples with identity, diaspora, and self-destruction. Akin presents a raw, urgent tale of survival and love.
Sibel en Cahit, twee wanhopige zielen, trouwen uit gemak om te ontsnappen aan hun verstikkende levens. Langzaam ontstaat er echte verbondenheid tussen hen. Maar hun destructieve levensstijlen drijven hen steeds verder uit elkaar. De film toont de spanning tussen vrijheid en zelfdestructie. Akin levert een rauw portret van liefde, immigratie en identiteit.
AS YOU WISH
Throughout December and January, Filmhuis Den Haag is playing Santa by bringing you a selection of films you voted for earlier this year. Our winter programme, As You Wish, offers a diverse mix: from intense and moving, to funny, classic, or comforting. Whether you come to think, laugh, or just unwind, there’s something in Santa's bag for everyone. For the full program, click here.